BPS MODEL Flashcards
In psychology human being is approached as…
a whole
Behavior and its causes can be examined using the following approaches:
biological approach
cognitive/psychological approach
sociocultural approach
biological approach
brain processes
genetics
hormones
biological factors in human behavior involve…
all bodily functions, such as blood circulation, heart rate, hormone action and brain activity.
Brain activity is…
the basis of all human behavior.
Brain controls…
our actions and movements.
Chemical substances like…
drugs, caffeine or even exercise are also considered biological factors that modify behavior.
Evolution and genes are also…
important biological factors as they shape human behavior, and create the basis for individual differences.
cognitive approach
cognitive processes
emotions
motivation
psychological factors refer to…
mental processes and include cognitive functions, emotions and motives.
cognitive functions relate to…
information processing and receiving.
6 mental processes of cognition are…
thinking, attention, memory, perception, learning and language.
Motives and emotions that are…
psychological reactions to events also have a strong effect on our behavior.
sociocultural approach
past and current physical and social environment like family, friends, school, culture…
Humans don’t
develope nor live in isolation
