Approaches definitions

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  • Behaviourist approach
    Theory of learning which states that all behaviours are learned through our interactions with the environment through conditioning- learning by association.
  • Social learning theory
    Theory of learning that emphasises that we learn through observation, identification, imitation and both direct and indirect reinforcement.
  • Psychodynamic approach
    Theory that emphasises the role of unconscious forces on the mind that direct human behaviour.
  • Biological approach
    All behaviour is due to genetics and neurochemistry.
  • Cognitive approach
    Approach that emphasises the internal mental processes of the mind shape our behaviour- inference.
  • Humanistic approach
    An approach to understanding behaviour that emphasises the importance of subjective experience and holism.