psychology approaches/theories

unit 1 examples

behavioral approach

focuses on how observations are learned and influenced by the environment

humanistic approach

a perspective that focuses on personal growth, self-realization, and the belief that people are naturally good

cognitive approach

focuses on how we think, perceive, remember, and solve problems

evolutionary approach

based on the idea that behaviors, thoughts, and emotions have developed and adapted over time because they helped humans survive and reproduce

psychoanalytical/psychodynamic theory

focuses on how unconscious thoughts, feelings, and memories influence behavior