Perspectives of Psychology

Evolutionary: Adaptable, reproduce, continue species

Biological: Genes, Brain, Hormones, Neurotransmitters

Behavioral: Learning by association, reinforcement / rewards, punishments, observable and measurable actions

Cognitive: Thinking, memory -LTM and STM, problem solving, information processing, decision-making

Psychodynamic: Childhood experiences, conscious and unconscious desires and conflicts Humanistic: Personal growth and fulfillment, Highest potential, Self-actualization, Free Will

Socio-Cultural: Society, Culture, Environment

Carol Dweck: Created the idea of a growth mindset