Study unit 1.2 Perspectives in Psychology

Question 1

Psychoanalytical

Answer 1

Focuses on the unconscious, early childhood, personality, and mental disorders

Question 2

Behavioral

Answer 2

The effects of the environment. It is observable, involves stimulus-response and is done scientifically.

Question 3

Humanistic

Answer 3

Focuses on the unique aspects of human experience. Humans are free, rational beings with the potential for personal growth and are fundamentally different from animals.

Question 4

Cognitive

Answer 4

Focuses on thoughts and mental processes. It focuses on how information is acquired, stored and processed.

Question 5

Biological

Answer 5

It involves physiological, genetic and neural factors, focusing on brains structures and biochemical processes.

Question 6

Evolutionary

Answer 6

Patterns evolved to solve adaptive problems through natural selection and reproductive success.

Question 7

Positive

Answer 7

Focuses on the positive, adaptive, creative and fulfilling.