Assumptions

Question 1

2 main assumptions of the cognitive approach

Answer 1

1- behaviour is a product of information processing
2- the brain can be compared to a computer

Question 2

2 main assumptions of social approach

Answer 2

1- behaviour occurs in a social context
2- wider culture and society influence peoples behaviour

Question 3

2 main assumptions of the behaviourist and social learning approaches

Answer 3

1- behaviours is a learned response from environmental stimuli
2- behaviours can be learned from observation and imitation

Question 4

2 main assumptions of the biological approach

Answer 4

1- behaviours is influenced by CNS, genes and neurochemistry
2- behaviour is a product of evolution