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Psycholgy 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 child 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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Focus on society and culture in terms of our behavior and shaping cognition

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Behavioral

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Focus 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 he gives and the enviorment

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