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Disadvantages of the Scientific Method Reductionist |
*reduces to simpliest terms, complex behav to 1 explanation. 1 variable on another variable. DEPRESSION - caused by chemical imbalance, more stress hormones (noradrenaline) *reductionist - its a complex disorder, many causes - theory restricts to chemicals. *more we reduce behav to constiuent components, less understanding (meaning etc) *are the treatments appropriate/reliable?? |
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Disadvantages of the Scientific Method Lack of Ecological Validity |
*extent findings can be generalised to real life *often lab -> high control, not representative ASCH - conformity *controlled enviroment, makes difficult to generalise *Question task itself - unrealistic, would you be matching lines in an everyday situation?? |
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Disadvantages of the Scientific Method Objectivity |
*impossible - leads to judging, ethical issues *humans involved - stereotypes+expectations have effect *ethical issues - needs of research, rights of P ZIMBARDO - establish extent to which behav is shaped by stereotyped expectations of a role. *Lack of protection from harm - p took it too serious, v aggressive *6 days |