1.1. Define Psychology describing in detail its scope and uses

1.1. Define Psychology describing in detail its scope and uses

Introduction:

Define psychology describing in detail its scope and uses (1.1. Define Psychology describing in detail its scope and uses). For this you must first analyse how psychological explanations differ from common sense explanations of behaviour (1.2. Analyse how psychological explanations differ from common sense explanations of behaviour); how is scientific psychology different to what everyday people believe about behaviour? What is it about psychology that makes it scientific?

Main Body:

You should then explain that there are different approaches to studying Psychology, and why we have different approaches.  You can then explain the five major approaches to psychology (Biological, Behaviourist, Psychodynamic, Humanistic & Cognitive). Be sure to include the assumptions of each approach, and discuss them in terms of the four debates

You should then make a comparison between the approaches for the four debates, methods of research, and give examples of the area of study for each approach. (2.1. Analyse and compare and the approaches used in Psychology: Psychodynamic, Behaviourist, Humanistic, Cognitive and Biological).

Conclusion:

You can then go on to evaluate each of the approaches by giving at least two strengths and two weaknesses for each approach. You should then summarize the main points from the overall essay in your concluding paragraph.