Reductionism vs Holism

Reductionism vs Holism

1. reductionist

   • breaking down complex behavouir into constituet parts. over simplifies complex behavouir
   • strenghts
     • scientfic
       • isolte IV
         • cause and effect
     • usually collects quan data
   • weaknesses
     • generalisability
     • low ecological validity
     • lack qual

2. holistic

   • looks at behavouir as a whole does not break it down nto constituent parts
   • strengths
     • high eco val
     • indepth qual data
   • weaknesses
     • lacks quan
     • subjective