7(8) perspectives

Behavioral Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of learning and environment in shaping behavior.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on unconscious processes and early life experiences.

Humanistic Perspective

An approach that emphasizes personal growth, free will, and self-actualization.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on mental processes such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving.

Sociocultural Perspective

A psychological approach that examines how social and cultural factors influence behavior.

Biological Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on the physiological and genetic influences on behavior.

Biopsychosocial Model

Recognizes that psychological problems often involve a complex interplay of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors.

Evolutionary Perspective

An approach that emphasizes the role of inherited tendencies that have proven adaptive in humans.