Theories and Perspectives in Psychology

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Which perspective in psychology focuses on unconscious drives and experiences from childhood?

Psychodynamic

What is the main focus of the behavioral perspective in psychology?

Learning, conditioning, reinforcement, punishment

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes free will, self-actualization, and choice?

Humanistic

What does the term 'psychodynamic' refer to in psychology?

The study of unobservable, unconscious mind

Which perspective in psychology rejected the study of the unobservable, unconscious mind?

Behavioral

Which perspective in psychology is often associated with the theories of Freud, Adler, and Jung?

Psychodynamic

Which perspective in psychology is known for studying learning, conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment?

Behavioral

Which perspective in psychology emphasizes concepts such as free will, self-actualization, and choice?

Humanistic

What is the main focus of the cognitive perspective in psychology?

How we perceive, process, and interpret information

What is the definition of a theory in psychology?

A set of assumptions, ideas, or principles that explain something

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Psychological Perspectives

  • The psychodynamic perspective focuses on unconscious drives and experiences from childhood.
  • The behavioral perspective focuses on observable behaviors, and its main focus is on studying learning, conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment.
  • The humanistic perspective emphasizes free will, self-actualization, and choice.

Perspectives and Theories

  • The psychodynamic perspective is associated with the theories of Freud, Adler, and Jung.
  • The behavioral perspective rejected the study of the unobservable, unconscious mind.

Cognitive Perspective

  • The cognitive perspective focuses on mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.

Theories in Psychology

  • A theory in psychology is a well-substantiated explanation for a set of phenomena, often developed through scientific research and observation.

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