AP Psychology: 7 Perspectives
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What are the 7 perspectives in psychology?

  • Socio-cultural (correct)
  • Humanistic (correct)
  • Behavior Genetics (correct)
  • Biological (correct)
  • Evolutionary (correct)
  • Psychodynamic (correct)
  • Cognitive (correct)
  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • What does neuroscience study?

    The brain and neurons.

    What is the main focus of the evolutionary perspective?

    How mental abilities evolve and the effects of natural selection.

    What does the behavior genetics perspective analyze?

    <p>The separation of genetic and environmental components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept of the psychodynamic perspective?

    <p>Unconscious dynamics and inner forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the behavioral perspective?

    <p>The impact of environmental conditions on behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cognitive perspective investigate?

    <p>Mental processes like speaking and thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences behavior according to the social-cultural perspective?

    <p>Social and cultural influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    7 Perspectives in Psychology

    • Explores various viewpoints on human behavior and mental processes: Biological, Behaviorism, Cognitive, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Socio-Cultural, and Evolutionary.

    Neuroscience

    • Emphasizes the brain's role in behavior; alterations in behavior require changes in brain function.
    • Involves the study of the brain's structure and neuron activity to understand behavior.

    Evolutionary

    • Argues that mental capabilities develop through millions of years of evolution.
    • Investigates natural selection's influence on human and animal behaviors.

    Behavior Genetics

    • Examines the interplay between genetic makeup and environmental factors in shaping behavior.
    • Utilizes research methods such as family, twin, and adoption studies to discern environmental impacts on behavior.

    Psychodynamic

    • Suggests that behavior stems from unconscious forces and psychological dynamics, a theory pioneered by Sigmund Freud.
    • Focuses on understanding behavior through the lens of unconscious thoughts, emotions, and memories rather than observable actions.

    Behavioral

    • Investigates the impact of environmental stimuli on learning and behavior, employing classical and operant conditioning.
    • Highlights the effects of rewards and punishments on behavior modification.

    Cognitive

    • Centers on mental processes such as speaking, thinking, and decision-making.
    • Proposes that behavior is influenced by cognitive processes; people act in response to their thoughts.

    Social-Cultural

    • Contends that behavior is shaped by social and cultural influences, including family and environmental contexts.
    • Analyzes how cultural norms and societal expectations affect individual behavior.

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    Explore the seven key perspectives in psychology, including biological, behaviorism, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, socio-cultural, and evolutionary. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of these different approaches to studying the mind and behavior.

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