6 Biological Perspectives

Biological

focuses on the physical structure and substances of the brain, and how this impacts behavior, thought, or emotion.

behavioral

explores how we learn observable responses, through rewards, punishment, and observation.

humanistic

when healthy, humans will strive to reach their full potential.

social-cultural

states that thinking or behavior changes in different situations as a result of cultural influences.

psychodynamic

suggests that one's behavior will be impacted from unconscious drives and conflicts.

cognitive

focuses on how people think, take in, process, store, and retrieve information.