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Behaviouralism - Coggle Diagram
Behaviouralism
Tenets of Behaviouralsim
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Techniques: The use of advanced research tools and techniques, such as surveys, sampling, statistical analysis, and content analysis, is central. These techniques help in collecting and analysing data rigorously.
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Verification: Political analysis should be based on empirical evidence that can be tested and verified. Statements or theories should not be accepted on normative grounds alone.
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Regularities: Political behaviour exhibits certain patterns or regularities which can be discovered through systematic observation. Once identified, these patterns can help in predicting future behaviour.
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Key Thinkers
David Easton
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"Authoritative allocation of values in a
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According to Easton, the political system operates within a broader environment and is sustained through a continuous feedback loop of inputs (demands, supports) and outputs (laws, policies).
Gabriel Almond
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Almond also advocated the use of survey research and quantitative data in cross-national studies, which allowed Political Science to become more comparative and global in nature.
Charles E. Merriam
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He argued that Political Science must move beyond mere normative analysis and study political behaviour scientifically, using empirical methods.
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Robert A Dahl
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Dahl’s behavioural approach was rooted in empirical research. He emphasised studying who actually participates in decision-making, how interest groups influence policy, and how power is distributed in society.
Background and History
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A more scientific and empirical discipline. Unlike th earlier traditional approach, which focused on normative questions (what the state ought to be), Behaviorism emphasized the study of political behaviour as it actually exists—observable, measurable, and verifiable.