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Holism and reductionism

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Fiona is a psychologist who believes that depression can be explained in terms of brain chemistry and genetic vulnerability.
Gary is a psychologist who believes that depression is best understood by analyzing a person's entire subjective experience.
Helen is a psychologist who believes that depression is a learned response to environmental stimuli and reinforcement.
Ian is a psychologist who believes that depression is influenced by both inherited traits and upbringing.
Joy is a psychologist who believes that depression stems from unconscious conflicts occurring during early childhood development.

Which psychologist's view is an example of biological reductionism? Write the correct name in your answer booklet.

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  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
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