5 key terms Psychology

Psychodynamic

a theory stating that human behavior, personality, and mental problems are driven by unconscious thoughts and early childhood experiences

Behavioral

means relating to how a person or animal acts, reacts, and conducts themselves in different situations, It's often repeat behaviors that are reinforced by positive rewards and avoided behaviors that result in punishments or negative experiences repeated

Cognitive

means anything related to how your brain thinks, learns, remembers, and understands the world. This perspective emphasises the importance of memory, problem solving, intelligence, and perspective. Focus on internal thought and how they influence our actions.

Biological

psychology is the scientific study of how the brain, nervous system, and other biological factors shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. brain chemistry, hormones, and neurotransmitters influence human behavior. Researchers with a biological perspective on psychology might look at how genetics influence behavior or how damage to specific areas of the brain affects personality.

Humanistic

psychology is a perspective that focuses on each person's unique potential, free will, and natural drive to grow and reach self-fulfillment. Self-actualization is essential. Psychologists focus on what drives humans to grow, change and develop their personal potential

Socio-Cultural

psychology is the study of how a person's social surroundings and cultural background shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It examines human behavior across different cultures.

Evolutionary

psychology is the study of how human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions have been shaped by natural selection over millions of years