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MODERN PERSPECTIVES Subtitle

Learning Targets Identify and describe the major current perspectives in psychology Review vocabulary important to this introduction to psychology Complete vocabulary crossword

Biological: Evolutionary: Cognitive: focuses on the role of biology in behavior Nervous system, hormones and genetics Evolutionary: Focuses on how behaviors help organisms adapt to environment Based on the theories of Charles Darwin (functionalist) Cognitive: Focuses on the role od thoughts and perceptions in behaviors (introspective)

Humanistic: Psychoanalytic: Learning: Sociocultural: Focuses on self-awareness and human potential Psychoanalytic: Focuses on the role of unconscious motivation in behavior Learning: Focuses on the role of experiences in shaping behaviors Sociocultural: Focuses on the impact of gender, ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic status in shaping behaviors