BIO VS HUMAN

• Biological Approach


  Focuses on physiological and genetic factors, neurotransmitters, hormones, and brain structure
• Humanistic Approach


  Focuses on unique experiences, personal growth, consciousness, free will, and self-actualization
• Key emphasis of Humanistic Approach

  Personal values, goals, and motivations
• Key emphasis of Biological Approach

  Instincts, reflexes, and conditioning
• Difference in focus


  Humanistic: subjective experience, personal growth, and self-actualization; Biological: physiological and genetic factors
• Difference in methodology


  Humanistic: qualitative methods; Biological: quantitative methods
• View of Free Will in Humanistic Approach


  Individuals have free will and can make choices
• View of Free Will in Biological Approach

  Behavior is largely determined by biological processes
• Causality in Biological Approach

  Biological factors, such as genetics and neurotransmitters, shape behavior
• Causality in Humanistic Approach


  Personal choices, values, and goals shape behavior
• Research Methods in Humanistic Approach

  Qualitative research methods, such as case studies and interviews
• Research Methods in Biological Approach


  Quantitative research methods, such as experiments and statistical analysis
• Theory Development in Humanistic Approach


  Inductively derived from observations and experiences
• Theory Development in Biological Approach

  Deductively derived from empirical evidence
• humanism is holistic and focuses on free will