Evaluate the Behaviourist approach to psychology

Outline a weakness - it relies on animal studies
Give evidence - Pavlov, Skinner
Explain - this makes it difficult to generalise to humans, lacks ecological validity
Link back - this makes a weakness of behaviourism
X 3 (ethics, practical use in therapy, scientific value, determinism)

JL
Answered by Jack L. Psychology tutor

2541 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

To what extent can the findings of memory research be used to benefit society?


Outline family intervention (6 marks)


Discuss the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Use of Animals for psychological Research.


What is the difference between compliance and conformity?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences