Psychological Perspectives

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What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic perspective?
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The psychodynamic perspective focuses on unconscious processes and conflicts stemming from childhood.
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Describe the behavioral perspective.
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The behavioral perspective examines how environmental interactions influence behavior through learning and conditioning.
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What do cognitive psychologists study?
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Cognitive psychologists study mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.
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How does the humanistic perspective view human nature?
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The humanistic perspective views human nature as inherently good and focuses on personal growth and self-actualization.
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What is the main emphasis of the biological perspective in psychology?
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The biological perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and brain structures in influencing behavior.
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Differentiate between nature and nurture.
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Nature refers to genetic inheritance, while nurture relates to environmental influences on behavior.
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What is the main focus of social psychology?
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Social psychology studies how individuals are influenced by social interactions and group dynamics.
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What do evolutionary psychologists study?
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Evolutionary psychologists study how evolutionary principles like natural selection influence human behavior.
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Give an example of a research method used by behavioral psychologists.
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Classical conditioning, pioneered by Pavlov, is a research method used by behavioral psychologists.
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Name the founder of the humanistic approach.
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Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow are key figures in founding the humanistic approach.
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How does the cognitive perspective differ from the behavioral perspective?
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The cognitive perspective focuses on internal mental processes, while the behavioral perspective focuses on observable behavior.
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What are twin studies used for in psychology?
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Twin studies are used to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on behavior.
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How does the biological perspective answer why people get depressed?
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The biological perspective attributes depression to imbalances in brain chemicals or genetics.
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What is a major critique of the psychodynamic perspective?
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A major critique is its lack of empirical evidence and overemphasis on childhood experiences.
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What are basic criticisms of the humanistic perspective?
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Criticisms include its lack of empirical data and overly optimistic view of human nature.
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