1. Biological
1.1. Key beliefs
1.1.1. Natural Selection / Evolution
1.1.2. Genetics
1.1.3. Determinism
1.2. Determinants of behaviour
1.2.1. Factor's out of one's control
1.2.1.1. eg. environment, genetics, hormones
1.3. Personality change
1.3.1. Changed through medication
1.3.1.1. through environment change
1.4. Usefulness of theory
1.4.1. Pros
1.4.1.1. Scientifically tested and support with evidence
1.4.1.1.1. eg Brain scans, open brain surgery
1.4.1.2. Clear predictions
1.4.1.2.1. eg. neurotransmitters
1.4.1.3. Comparative
1.4.1.3.1. Nature vs Nurture
1.4.2. Cons
1.4.2.1. Too deterministic
1.4.2.2. Underestimate the complexity of human behavior
1.4.2.2.1. Doesn’t recognize cognitive processes
1.4.2.2.2. Neglects childhood and social environment
2. Humanistic
2.1. Key beliefs
2.1.1. People have free will
2.1.2. People are good, and want to improve
2.2. Determinants of behaviour
2.2.1. Conscious more important
2.2.1.1. phenomenological
2.3. Personality change
2.3.1. Personality flexible
2.3.2. Acceptance and unconditional love
2.3.2.1. Congruent and healthy self
2.4. Usefulness of theory
2.4.1. Pros
2.4.1.1. Shifted focus of behavior to the individual
2.4.1.1.1. can gain a better insight
2.4.1.1.2. more holistic view
2.4.1.2. values personal ideals and self-fulfillment
2.4.2. Cons
2.4.2.1. Ignores biology
2.4.2.2. subjective concepts
2.4.2.2.1. consciousness and emotion difficult to study
2.4.2.2.2. lack of empirical evidence
2.4.2.3. Ethnocentric (biased towards Western culture)