Conteperary Approaches/Perspectives Flashcards
(6 cards)
Which perspective would most likely explain anger as “an outlet for unconscious hostility”?
Which perspective would explain how memories and impulses are pushed into the unconscious mind, thus driving our later behaviors?
Psychodynamic: An approach to psychology that studies how human behavior is determined by hidden or unconscious motives and desires.
Sally was given $5 for getting an A on her first quarter report card. After 2nd quarter, Sally had 5 A’s. Which perspective believes Sally’s increase in effort was result of the monetary reward?
This perspective looks strictly at observable behaviors and what reaction organisms get in response to specific behaviors. For example, someone who is shy might have been punished for being outspoken.
Behaviorism: An approach to psychology that studies observable behavior rather than hidden mental processes
Which perspective would most look at how our interpretation of a situation affects how we react to it?
Riley has a very extroverted personality. Dr. Thomas believes most extroverts see the world in such a way that being outgoing makes sense. Which perspective believes his personality is based on Rileys interpretation of social situation.
Cognitive: An approach to psychology that studies how the mind organizes and makes sense of information and experiences; studies all aspects of thinking, including problem solving, decision making, memory, reasoning, and language.
The study of current environmental influences and the importance of satisfying the needs for love and acceptance best describe which school of psychology?
This perspective emphasizes the concepts of self-actualization and reaching our full protection
Humanistic: The branch of psychology that emphasizes the growth potential of healthy people
Dr. Morgan believes James aggressive nature was inborn. After examining MRI scans, James’ amygdaloid seems to be overstimulated and more sensitive. Genetic predisposition.
A lot of research suggest that shyness or inhibition is inherited.
Biological: And approach of psychology that studies how the brain and other areas of biology influence behavior.
Dr. Winston is studying attachment differences in young children from parents who raised their children in Western Europe versus Eastern Europe. Which psychological is being demonstrated in this example?
Social culture: An approach of psychology that studies how social surroundings and culture shape thinking and behavior.
