Questions and Answers
What does the Biological Approach focus on?
What is the focus of the Cognitive Approach?
People's mental processes and logical thinking.
What concept is associated with the Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Approach?
The Humanistic Approach believes that all individuals are inherently capable of achieving greatness.
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What is the main idea behind the Behavioral Approach?
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The Sociocultural Approach suggests that __________ shapes a person's thoughts and behavior.
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Which of the following is a concept of the Evolutionary/Socio-Biological Approach?
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Study Notes
Biological Approach
- Focuses on the relationship between the body and mind.
- Examines brain and central nervous system functions.
- Investigates aspects like sensation, perception, and sleep-wake cycles.
Cognitive Approach
- Emphasizes individual mental processes in understanding behavior.
- Derives from "cognito," Latin for knowledge, highlighting unobservable mental operations.
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Approach
- Based on the belief that the psyche holds energy from irrational desires.
- Identifies stages of psychosexual development: oral, anal, phallic, latency, and adulthood.
Humanistic Approach
- Posits that all individuals possess inherent potential for greatness.
- Focuses on self-esteem and personal growth.
Behavioral Approach
- Attributes behaviors primarily to environmental stimuli rather than internal thoughts or feelings.
- Stresses the influence of external factors on actions.
Sociocultural Approach
- Highlights the role of societal and cultural influences on individual identity and thought processes.
- Examines how social contexts shape behavior and perspectives.
Evolutionary/Socio-Biological Approach
- Proposes that behavior is influenced by adaptive, hereditary, and cultural factors.
- References Charles Darwin's theories, illustrating natural selection's role in behavioral traits.
- Examples include instinctual fears (e.g., snakes), preferences for energy-rich foods, and sexual jealousy patterns.
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