Humanistic and Sociocultural Approaches Quiz

The humanistic approach emphasizes personal responsibility and free ______

Changing your behavior in line with other people or external factors is called Social ______

The psychodynamic approach emphasizes the role of unconscious processes, internal conflicts, and early childhood experiences in shaping an individual's personality, behavior, and mental health. Other prominent figure include Carl Jung, Anna Freud, Alfred Adler, Melanie Klein, Erik Erikson, and Karen Horney

Cultural Relativism – cultural relativism is a key concept, suggesting that behaviors, norms, and values should be understood within the cultural context in which they ______

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – ______ proposed a hierarchy of needs, with basic physiological and safety needs at the lower levels, followed by psychological needs for love and belonging, esteem needs, and ultimately, self-actualization at the pinnacle

Humanistic psychology adopts a holistic perspective, considering individuals as integrated wholes rather than as a collection of isolated parts or behaviors

Cultural Influence on Behavior– this approach emphasizes how cultural norms, values, and customs impact an individual's thoughts, emotions, and actions

Individuals employ defense mechanisms to cope with internal conflicts and protect the conscious mind from distressing thoughts or feelings Psychopharmacology biological psychologists investigate the effects of drugs and medications on the brain and ______

The psychodynamic approach underscores the significance of early childhood experiences in shaping adult personality.Some mental disorders where biological factors are known to contribute major depressive disorder schizophrenia bipolar disorder anxiety disorders attention-deficit/hyperactivity (adhd) autism spectrum disorder alzheimer’s disorder post-traumatic ______

Emphasizes that each individual has great freedom in directing his/her future, a large capacity for personal growth, a considerable amount of intrinsic worth, and enormous potential for ______

The humanistic approach views people as inherently good, with the capacity for positive change and ______