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AP Psychology Review Psychology Perspectives Flashcards

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Evolutionary

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Mental processes exist because they serve an evolutionary purpose, they aid in survival and reproduction

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Psychodynamic

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Emphasizes behavior is determined by your past experiences that are left in the unconscious mind and childhood experiences

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Cognitive

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Focuses on internal processes of the mind influencing behavior

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Biological

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The influence of genetics and brain chemistry (physical and biological processes)

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Sociocultural

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Focuses on society and culture in terms of our behavior and shaping cognition

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Behavioral

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Focuses on observable behaviors, people/animals are controlled by their environment,positive/negative consequences

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Humanistic

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Human capacity for choice and growth, motivation for people to fulfill their potential

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Biopsychosocial

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Eclectic (Combining Approach), Links between genetics and environment

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