approaches comparison

• What is the focus of this final video in the approaches unit?

  Comparing different psychological approaches
• Why is it important to pay attention to each section in the approaches unit?

  To effectively compare each psychological approach
• What should you do to prepare for comparison questions?

  Focus on key ideas of each approach
• What are the three features of the psych boost app mentioned?

  Flashcards, quizzes, key term tester
• How many hours of exclusive exam tutorial videos does the psych boost app offer?

  Over 17 hours
• What is the purpose of the comparison sheet mentioned in the video?

  To note down each comparison discussed
• How should you structure a comparison essay according to the video?

  Compare each issue separately
• What is the main issue with comparing approaches in a non-direct manner?

  It lacks a clear comparison of issues
• What type of studies do behaviorists primarily use?

  Research on directly observable stimuli
• How do social learning theorists differ from behaviorists?

  They study internal mental processes
• What is a limitation of cognitive psychology regarding scientific credibility?

  It relies on inferences from behavior
• What do biological psychologists measure to study behavior?

  Brain activity and hormone levels
• What is the main criticism of psychodynamic research methods?

  Potential for bias in interpretations
• What do humanistic psychologists reject?

  The scientific method
• What is the concept of determinism in behaviorism?

  Behavior is shaped by environmental interactions
• How does reciprocal determinism differ from hard determinism?

  It includes interaction between behavior and environment
• What do cognitive psychologists believe about behavior influences?

  They acknowledge both nature and nurture
• What is biological determinism?

  Behaviors caused by physical nature
• What does psychic determinism suggest?

  Unconscious drives shape behavior
• Which approach argues for free will?

  Humanistic psychology
• What do behaviorists argue about the nature-nurture debate?

  Environmental factors are most important
• How do cognitive psychologists view the nature-nurture debate?

  They see both aspects as important
• What is the holistic approach in humanistic psychology?

  Includes a wide range of influencing factors
• What is reductionism in psychology?

  Explaining behavior through simple links
• How do social learning theorists differ from behaviorists in reductionism?

  They include internal mental processes
• What is the criticism of the cognitive approach's computer analogy?

  It oversimplifies human emotions and irrationality
• How do biological psychologists explain complex behaviors?

  Through chemical processes in the brain
• What is the basis of psychodynamic therapy?

  Talking therapy focusing on past experiences
• What is the goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

  To restructure irrational thoughts
• What do drug therapies aim to influence?

  Biological processes in the brain
• What is the role of the therapist in client-centered therapy?

  To assist clients in understanding their experiences
• Who is thanked for supporting the channel in the video?

  Azy Taylor
• What resources are available to patrons of the channel?

  Exclusive exam questions and videos
• How does the support from patrons benefit the channel?

  Enables part-time teaching and content creation