Approaches in Psychology Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the main focus of the behavioural approach in psychology?
The main focus is on observable behaviors and the ways they’re learned through interaction with the environment.
True or False: The cognitive approach emphasizes internal mental processes.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ approach in psychology focuses on human growth and potential.
humanistic
What does the psychodynamic approach emphasize?
It emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences.
Which approach in psychology is associated with B.F. Skinner?
The behavioral approach.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept of the cognitive approach? A) Conditioning B) Thinking C) Unconscious mind
B) Thinking
What is the primary concern of the humanistic approach?
The primary concern is the individual’s capacity for personal growth and self-actualization.
True or False: The biological approach focuses solely on genetic factors.
False
Which psychologist is known for the hierarchy of needs?
Abraham Maslow.
Fill in the blank: The _____ approach looks at the influence of biology on behavior.
biological
What is the main criticism of the psychodynamic approach?
It lacks scientific rigor and relies on subjective interpretations.
Multiple Choice: Which approach uses techniques like reinforcement and punishment? A) Cognitive B) Behavioral C) Humanistic
B) Behavioral
What does the term ‘self-actualization’ refer to in humanistic psychology?
The realization of one’s potential and self-fulfillment.
True or False: The cognitive approach ignores the role of emotions.
False
What is the main goal of the cognitive-behavioral approach?
To change maladaptive thinking patterns that influence behavior.
Fill in the blank: The _____ approach integrates biological, psychological, and social factors.
biopsychosocial
Which approach emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in understanding behavior?
The sociocultural approach.
Multiple Choice: Who is associated with the concept of classical conditioning? A) Carl Rogers B) Ivan Pavlov C) Sigmund Freud
B) Ivan Pavlov
What is an important contribution of the humanistic approach?
It introduced a more positive perspective on human behavior.
True or False: Cognitive psychology emerged as a reaction against behaviorism.
True
What is the focus of the evolutionary approach in psychology?
It focuses on how behavior and mental processes have evolved over time.
Fill in the blank: The _____ perspective examines how we encode, process, store, and retrieve information.
cognitive
What is a key technique used in the psychodynamic approach?
Free association.
Multiple Choice: Which type of research is most commonly associated with the behavioral approach? A) Case studies B) Experiments C) Surveys
B) Experiments
