Psychology A-Level
Reductionism vs Holism
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A criticism of this approach is biological reductionism, as it ignores the significant role of socialisation and cognitive processes in shaping gender identity.
Topics that use Reductionism vs Holism
- Gender (AQA A-Level)
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- cultural variation in gender roles
- Gender constancy
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- Nature versus nurture
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