unit 0 perspectives

psychological perspective

focuses on the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences

Ex: free association (when a word would trigger a memory inside our head)

Explores deep emotional issues, unresolved conflicts, impact of early experiences and adulthood

Disadvantage: studies something that is hidden, can’t be studied

Behavioral Perspective

studies behaviors without referencing the mental processes

role of environment shaping behaviors through reinforcement and punishment

use in education to observe others

social cultural perspective

how culture shapes on individual

shared expectations and rules guide behaviors through reinforcement

individual behaviors shaped by societal expectations

different behaviors across cultures

Humanistic perspective

potential as humans to grow as individuals

free will and persons desire to self improvement

improve self esteem

cognitive perspective

how people understand, think, remember information

inner thoughts

influence behaviors through reinforcement

understood thought process from observing (impossible)

biological perspective

links between our biological and psychological processes role

how behavioral and mental process are influenced by our nervous system

understand mental disorders and effects of medication on mental heath

biopsychological perspective

the relationship between biological, psychological and social factors to understand behavior and mental process

evolutionary perspective

natural selection and adaption influences behavior