interactionist approach

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    • Interactionist approach

      The idea that several levels of explanations are necessary to explain behaviour ranging from the more reductionist to more holistic
    • Examples of looking at different levels of explanations in order to understand an area of psychology
      Schizophrenia -> Diathesis-stress model (genetics & environment) Brain plasticity (experience changes or adopts the brain)
    • Interactionist summary
      Tries to understand behaviour from each of the different levels of explanations so provides the most complete picture. Support with: Diathesis stress model Epi-genetics Brain plasticity
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