BIOLOGICAL VS BEHAVIOURIST

• both use nomothetic approach
• both use lots of animal studies
• both are deterministic - behaviour is determined by biological factors or environment
• both are reductionist
• both have been criticised for being too simplistic
• both focus on the individual rather than social context
• both have been criticised for not considering human experience
• both can be used to explain abnormal behaviours
• both have practical applications (e.g. pharma, therapy)