AP Psychology- Schools

Structuralism

Introspection-the analysis of ones conscious experiences (immediate sensations/feelings)

Functionalism

How conscious is adaptable (stream of consciousness)

Biological

Explained human behaviors through science

Psychodynamic

Role of the unconscious mind (early childhood events)

Behaviorists

Observable, measurable behaviors (key to learning theory)

gestalt

Human tendency to look for patterns.

Humanistic

people are born good and want to be good.

Cognitive

Importance of thoughts and thought processes (thinking, memory, language)

Evolutionary

How evolution impacts thoughts

Sociocultural

learning and behaviors are rooted in interactions with others

Biopsychosocial

Combination