Approaches to Psychology

Question 1

Biological Approach Assumption 1

Answer 1

That Emotions, Behavior and Cognition are controlled by biological systems and processes, such as evolution, genes, the nervous system, and hormones.

Question 2

Biological Approach Assumption 2

Answer 2

That Emotions, Behavior and Cognition can be investigated by manipulating and measuring biological responses, such as eye movements, brain activity and pulse rate.

Question 3

Cognitive Approach Assumption 1

Answer 3

Suggests that behavior and emotions can be explained in terms of cognitive processes such as attention, language, thinking and memory.

Question 4

Cognitive Approach Assumption 2

Answer 4

Suggests that behavior and emotions can be explained in terms of similarities and differences between people can be understood in terms of individual patterns of cognition.

Question 5

Learning Approach Assumption 1

Answer 5

That conditioning helps to explain changes in behavior.

Question 6

Learning Approach Assumption 2

Answer 6

That social learning helps to explain changes in behavior.

Question 7

Social Approach Assumption 1

Answer 7

That behavior, cognitions, and emotions can be influenced by other individuals.

Question 8

Social Approach Assumption 2

Answer 8

That behavior, cognitions, and emotions can be influenced by groups or social contexts