Non cognitivists Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Which of the following is the philosophical approach to studying human behavior that emphasizes the purpose or usefulness of behavior? A. Structuralism B. Behaviorism C. Functionalism D. Psychoanalysis E. Humanism Correct Answer-(C) Functionalists focus on the value that behaviors and other psychological characteristics have for an organism's adaptation to its environment. Structuralists focus on what those behaviors and characteristics are, and on finding the basic components that mak...

Well- written 30 marker on whether emotivism is the most convincing meta-ethical theory. Well structured in the format of an introduction, argument for and against twice and a well written conclusion (6 paragraphs). Marked by teachers given 27/30. Notes used are from WJEC eduqas Religious Studies year 2 book on ethics and religion A level. Uses philosophers such as AJ Ayer, C.L. stevenson, Rachels and G.E. Moore.

1) Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common? a. The use of the scientific method b. The study of mental illness c. The belief that the unconscious mind determines human behaviour d. The use of introspection Answer: a Page Reference: 3 Objective: Module 1.1 2) __________ are general principles or explanations, whereas __________ are specific predictions. a. Theories; hypotheses b. Hypotheses; the...

Which of the following is the philosophical approach to studying human behavior that emphasizes the purpose or usefulness of behavior? A. Structuralism B. Behaviorism C. Functionalism D. Psychoanalysis E. Humanism - Answer- (C) Functionalists focus on the value that behaviors and other psychological characteristics have for an organism's adaptation to its environment. Structuralists focus on what those behaviors and characteristics are, and on finding the basic components that ma...

PSYCH 1000 Intro to Psychology -TESTBANK. Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common? a. The use of the scientific method b. The study of mental illness c. The belief that the unconscious mind determines human behaviour d. The use of introspection Answer: a Page Reference: 3 Objective: Module 1.1 1) are general principles or explanations, whereas are specific predictions. a. Theories; hypotheses b...