Psychology GCSE
Holism
What Holism means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Holism
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Viewing behaviour as an integrated whole, arguing the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, which provides richer understanding but is harder to test.
Topics that use Holism
- Issues and debates (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Culture
- Interactionist approach
- Morality
- Nature
- Nurture
- Reductionism
- Conventional stage
Using Holism in the exam
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