Emphasis
Definition
Emphasis refers to the particular focus or importance placed on a specific aspect or concept within a theory.
Analogy
Imagine you are making a pizza. The emphasis is like the main ingredient that determines the flavor of the pizza. If you add too much emphasis on one ingredient, it might overpower other flavors and change the overall taste.
Related terms
Oversimplification: Oversimplification occurs when a theory places too much emphasis on one factor and neglects other important factors.
Overgeneralization: Overgeneralization happens when an emphasis is applied universally without considering individual differences or unique circumstances.
Underestimation: Underestimation occurs when an emphasis downplays or underestimates the significance of certain aspects, leading to incomplete understanding.
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Practice Questions (5)
How might Bandura's Social Learning Theory be challenged regarding its emphasis on observational learning?
Why does the psychoanalytic approach place emphasis on early childhood experiences?
Which critique might be launched against Carl Jung's analytical psychology for its emphasis on archetypes?
What might be a counterargument to Bandura's social cognitive theory suggesting that it places too much emphasis on environmental influences?
Which perspective of psychology places the most emphasis on how mental and behavioral processes function to aid survival and adaptation?
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