Quiz 1

Question 1

Describe a behavior

Answer 1

List it’s characteristics

Question 2

Explain a behavior

Answer 2

Provide the reason for its occurrence or why it happens

Question 3

Control a behavior

Answer 3

Manipulate or alter behavior in some way

Question 4

Predict a behavior

Answer 4

Anticipate the circumstances under which the behavior will occur in the future and how the behavior will manifest under different circumstances

Question 5

Psychodynamic

Answer 5

Thoughts and behaviors result from conflicts between different structures in the mind

Freud: id, ego, superego

Question 6

Cross-cultural perspective

Answer 6

Mental processes and behavior are largely influenced by the culture in which an individual is raised

Question 7

Learning perspective

Answer 7

Thoughts and behaviors and influenced by direct experiences and interactions with the environment

Question 8

Cognitive perspective

Answer 8

Behaviors are influenced by mental processes and determined by biology and experience

Question 9

Biological perspective

Answer 9

Thoughts and behaviors are due to activity, capabilities, and limitations of biological systems and structures

Question 10

Evolutionary perspective

Answer 10

Thoughts and behaviors are influenced by inherited tendencies that favored adaptation of the individual and variation in the species

Question 11

Humanistic perspective

Answer 11

Thoughts and behaviors are influenced by an individuals strive to maximized their potential by meeting basic needs and more humanistic needs such as talents, dreams, etc.