7 Psychological Perspectives CB Objective #4
1) Behavioral Focused on observable responses What learning (rewards or punishments) occurred to result in that behavior?
Biological Chemical messengers in the brain determine behavior
Cognitive How we perceive information around us and our own behavior
Evolutionary Natural selection of traits promotes the survival of genes.
Socio-cultural Behavior is a result of cultural values…very heavy on the ‘nurture’ side of the debate.
Psychodynamic Behavior stems from unconscious conflict
Humanistic Focus on personal growth, self-fulfillment, self-esteem, etc…