reductionism and Holism

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Psychology

Developmental Psychology

GCSE Psychology

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Reductionism

We can explain behavior and experiences by reference to only one factor

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Holism

The whole is greater than the sum of parts

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examples of reductionism

Biology factors such as hormones or the nervous system

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Examples of holism

Holism will explain having a fear of heights is because of having a bad experience