Psychological Perspectives

Mental processes

hinking, perceiving, learning, remembering, communication, and solving problems

Behavioral Perspective

Studies how learned and observable behaviors impact one’s behavior and mental processes. ONLY observable and measurable bevior should be studies

Psychodynamic Perspective

States that unconscious forces and early childhood experiences affect behaviors and mental processes. This perspective stresses the impact of internal conflict hidden within the mind\

Human perspective

The drive for personal growth and self-actualization impact behavior/mental processes. the belief humans have an innate drive to reach their full potential. Unconditional positive regard is important. This perspective is rejected by behaviorism and psychoanalytic psychology

Cognitive Perspective

How interpretations of situations and mental health processes impact behaviors/mental processes.

Biological Perspective

Explains how biological and physiological processes impact behavior/mental processes. Explores genetics, neutral, and hormonal areas. physiological, biomedical, and neuroscience are related terms.

Social- Cultural Perspective

How behaviors and thinking vary across situations and cultures. Different cultures perceive things differently like promptness, personal space, and emotional displays.

positive psychology

Study of human flourishing. The goal is to discover/promote human strength and virtues. Strengthen individuals and communities.

Biopsychosocial Approach

3 Main key points of understanding mental processes : biological, psychological, and social-cultural