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Psychological 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, people and 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 full potential

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biopsychosocial (eclectic)

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combining approaches ,, links genetics and environment

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