Simple psychology Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is psychology?
The study of human behavior and mental processes.
Why is psychology like a puzzle?
Each theory is a piece that helps us understand human behavior.
What is the purpose of psychology?
To assess, understand, and predict human behavior.
How can psychology help teachers?
It builds self-awareness and helps understand learners.
What are the 3 main psychological forces?
Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic.
Who are key figures in the Behaviorist perspective?
B.F. Skinner and John Watson.
What does the Behaviorist perspective focus on?
Observable behavior shaped by the environment.
How is behavior learned in the Behaviorist view?
Through reinforcement and punishment.
What therapy came from the Behaviorist approach?
Behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
What is the Social-Cognitive approach?
Behavior is shaped by environment and thought processes.
Who are key figures in the Psychodynamic perspective?
Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
What does the Psychodynamic perspective focus on?
Unconscious thoughts, dreams, and childhood experiences.
What therapy came from the Psychodynamic approach?
Talk therapy (promoting self-awareness and healing).
Who are key figures in the Humanistic perspective?
Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.
What does the Humanistic perspective focus on?
Self-awareness, personal growth, and being true to oneself.
What is important for wellness in Humanistic theory?
Self-acceptance and living authentically.
What is the Cognitive perspective about?
Understanding mental processes like thinking and memory.
Why is the Cognitive theory useful?
It helps us learn how people process and use knowledge.
What does the Physiological perspective study?
How the brain, DNA, and body affect behavior.
What does evolutionary psychology say?
Behavior evolved to help us survive.
What does the Sociocultural perspective focus on?
How culture, community, and society affect behavior.
What shapes behavior in Sociocultural theory?
Gender, culture, status, and traditions.
Why may past psychology not fit SA context?
It was based on European men, not diverse groups.
What is Ubuntu philosophy?
A person is a person through other people.
