Positivism in Twin Studies

Abstract

Positivism is a philosophy of knowledge that influences the majority of sciences. However, usingpositivistic approach as the sole method of ascertaining knowledge leads to a few problems.This essay will demonstrate the problems with positivism as a philosophy of science usingpsychology; specifically twin studies within psychology. This essay will provide a brief overviewof the problems with positivism and how those problems are reflected in Twin Studies withinpsychology