comparison of approaches

• What is the focus of the Behaviorist approach?

  Observable behavior
• What theory emphasizes the role of social learning?

  Social Learning Theory
• What does the Cognitive approach focus on?

  Mental processes like thinking and memory
• Which approach is concerned with biological factors?

  Biological approach
• What does the Psychodynamic approach emphasize?

  Unconscious processes and childhood experiences
• What is a key focus of the Humanist approach?

  Personal growth and self-actualization
• What are the main assumptions of the approaches listed?

  • Behaviorist: Focus on observable behavior
  • Social Learning: Learning through observation
  • Cognitive: Emphasis on mental processes
  • Biological: Influence of genetics and physiology
  • Psychodynamic: Role of unconscious and childhood
  • Humanist: Importance of personal growth
• How do the concepts of nature and nurture relate to psychology?

  Nature refers to genetics; nurture refers to environment
• What does the term 'free will' imply in psychology?

  Ability to make choices independently
• What does determinism suggest in psychological theories?

  Behavior is determined by factors beyond control
• What are the contributions of the different psychological approaches?

  • Behaviorist: Techniques for behavior modification
  • Social Learning: Understanding of observational learning
  • Cognitive: Insights into mental processes
  • Biological: Advances in understanding genetics
  • Psychodynamic: Exploration of unconscious influences
  • Humanist: Focus on holistic treatment and therapy