A researcher investigating the phenomenon of romantic attachment in newlyweds measured the concentration of oxytocin in their saliva samples during a joint discussion task. The lead psychologist remarked: 'Using salivary oxytocin levels as a measure of romantic attachment is an example of biological reductionism.'
Explain why measuring salivary oxytocin levels in this study is an example of biological reductionism.
32 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Holism and reductionism. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.