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Psychological Perspectives Flashcards

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Introspection

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Process of examining ones own thoughts.

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Structuralism

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Analysis of ones private experiences.

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Biological Perspective

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Uses biology principles and evidence from the body to study mental processes and behaviour.
Eg. Electrical stimulation of the brain

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Psychosomatic illness

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When the symptoms are caused by psychological issues.

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Cognitive Perspective

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Investigates internal mental processes, thoughts & memories.
Eg. Narrative chaining

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Behavioural Perspective

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Explains human behaviour by studying overt actions.

Eg. Behaviour modification

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Socio-Cultural Perspective

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Investigates how behaviour is influenced by others.

Eg. Cults, peer groups, target markets

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