PYC4808 Assignment 1 Feedback Letter
Question 1
The process by which we learn, both explicitly and implicitly, about the ways of thinking,
worldviews, and appropriate behaviour of a particular social group is called:
1. Socialisation
2. Indoctrination
3. Systemic thinking
4. Paradigm
The correct answer is alternative 1.
Explanation: Alternative 1, Socialisation, is correct because it is defined as the process by which we
learn to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.
Question 2
An example of an epistemology and a theory would be:
1. Psychodynamic theory and Behavioural Theory
2. Newtonian and Classical conditioning
3. Social constructionism and classical conditioning
4. Social constructionism and Systems Theory
The correct answer is alternative 4.
Explanation: Alternative 4 is correct, because social constructionism is an example of an
epistemology, as it is mainly concerned with the manner in which we acquire knowledge, whereas
systems theory is an example of a theory as it consists of a system of ideas intended to explain
human behaviour. Psychodynamic and Behavioural approaches are both theories, and therefore
option 1 is incorrect. Classical conditioning is a technique in behaviourism, and so option 2 and 3 are
incorrect.
Question 3
According to the framework of individual psychology, the appropriate scientific methodology is ….
1. Constructionist and circular and knowledge is pursued through observation and discovery
2. Constructionist and reciprocal and knowledge is pursued through observation and discovery
Question 1
The process by which we learn, both explicitly and implicitly, about the ways of thinking,
worldviews, and appropriate behaviour of a particular social group is called:
1. Socialisation
2. Indoctrination
3. Systemic thinking
4. Paradigm
The correct answer is alternative 1.
Explanation: Alternative 1, Socialisation, is correct because it is defined as the process by which we
learn to behave in a way that is acceptable to society.
Question 2
An example of an epistemology and a theory would be:
1. Psychodynamic theory and Behavioural Theory
2. Newtonian and Classical conditioning
3. Social constructionism and classical conditioning
4. Social constructionism and Systems Theory
The correct answer is alternative 4.
Explanation: Alternative 4 is correct, because social constructionism is an example of an
epistemology, as it is mainly concerned with the manner in which we acquire knowledge, whereas
systems theory is an example of a theory as it consists of a system of ideas intended to explain
human behaviour. Psychodynamic and Behavioural approaches are both theories, and therefore
option 1 is incorrect. Classical conditioning is a technique in behaviourism, and so option 2 and 3 are
incorrect.
Question 3
According to the framework of individual psychology, the appropriate scientific methodology is ….
1. Constructionist and circular and knowledge is pursued through observation and discovery
2. Constructionist and reciprocal and knowledge is pursued through observation and discovery
