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Who developed the theory of operant conditioning to explain how voluntary behavior is learned?
Which perspective in psychology focuses on the concept of reinforcement and punishment?
Which perspective emphasizes human potential and the ability of each person to become the best they could be?
Who focused on aspects of personality that make people uniquely human, such as subjective feelings and freedom of choice?
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Which perspective in psychology focuses on how people think, remember, store, and use information?
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What is the term used in humanistic psychology to describe the achievement of one's full potential or actual self?
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What does the sociocultural perspective focus on?
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Which perspective views human and animal behavior as a direct result of biological events in the body?
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What aspect does the Cognitive Perspective primarily focus on?
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Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in shaping behavior?
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In the context of individual behavior, what does the Humanistic Perspective emphasize?
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Which perspective is most concerned with the influence of social norms, values, and expectations on behavior?
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Which psychological perspective emphasizes the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences?
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Who is associated with the study of operant conditioning in the context of voluntary behavior?
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Which perspective places a strong emphasis on the self and interpersonal relationships?
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Which perspective focuses on social and cultural influences on behavior?
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Which perspective is linked to the concept of self-actualization and personal growth?
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Which perspective focuses on mental processes such as memory, problem-solving, and decision-making?
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Study Notes
Case of "Little Albert"
- Taught to fear a white rat by John B. Watson, who aimed to prove that all behavior is a result of stimulus-response relationships.
Psychology Perspectives
Psychodynamic Perspective
- Developed by Anna Freud, a modern version of Psychoanalysis.
- Focuses on the unconscious mind, its influence on conscious behavior, and early childhood experiences.
- Emphasizes the development of a sense of self, social and interpersonal relationships, and discovering motivations behind a person's behavior.
Behavioral Perspective
- Developed by B.F. Skinner, who studied operant conditioning of voluntary behavior.
- Focuses on the concept of reinforcement and punishment to explain learned behavior.
- Examples: a child who cries and gets attention will repeat the behavior, while a child who gets spanked for crying will learn not to repeat the action.
Sociocultural Perspective
- Focuses on the influence of social interactions, society, and culture on an individual's thinking and behavior.
- Studies how people affect each other, both individually and in groups, considering social norms, fads, class differences, and ethnic identity.
Biopsychological Perspective
- Studies the biological bases of human behavior and mental processes.
- Focuses on how hormones, heredity, brain chemicals, tumors, and diseases affect human behavior and mental events.
Humanistic Perspective
- Developed by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.
- Focuses on aspects of personality that make humans unique, such as subjective feelings, freedom of choice, and the ability to become the best version of oneself.
- Emphasizes free will, self-actualization, and human potential.
Cognitive Perspective
- Focuses on how people think, remember, store, and use information.
- Examines memory, intelligence, perception, thought processes, problem-solving, language, and learning.
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Explore the impact of social norms, fads, class differences, and ethnic identity on human behavior through the sociocultural perspective. This quiz delves into how individuals are influenced by their social environment and cultural context.
