Perspectives in Psychology

Psychodynamic Perspective

Behavior is determined by your past experiences that are left in the unconscious mind and childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality

Behaviorism Perspective

Focus on observable behaviors and learned behaviors, People/Animals are controlled by their environment

Humanistic Perspective

Emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization.

Cognitive Perspective

Focuses on memory, intelligence, perception, problem solving, language, and learning (internal processes of the mind) influencing behavior

Biological Perspective

Physiological bases in behavior in humans and animals

Evolutionary Perspective

Focuses on adaptations of the mind that have evolved to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction

Biopsychology Perspective

The influence of genetics and brain chemistry on thinking and behavior (physical and biological processes)

Sociocultural Perspective

Focuses on society and culture in terms of our behavior and shaping cognition