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5. Approaches in Psychology
5.7 Comparison of Approaches
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What is the biological approach in psychology focused on?
Genetics and neurochemistry
What are key concepts of the biological approach?
Genes, neurotransmitters, hormones
What does the cognitive approach emphasize?
Mental processes
Which type of conditioning is a key concept of the learning approach?
Classical conditioning
What is a key concept of the psychodynamic approach?
Unconscious mind
The humanistic approach focuses on individual growth and
self-actualization
.
Match the approach with its key concepts:
Biological ↔️ Genes, neurotransmitters
Cognitive ↔️ Information processing, schema
Learning ↔️ Reinforcement, punishment
Psychodynamic ↔️ Unconscious mind, defense mechanisms
Humanistic ↔️ Free will, self-concept
What level of determinism is implied by the biological approach?
Determinism
The cognitive approach assumes mental processes affect behavior, implying
information processing
.
What does the learning approach suggest about behavior acquisition?
Conditioning and reinforcement
The biological approach implies that behavior is influenced by genetics and
neurochemistry
Match the approach with its key methods:
Biological ↔️ Brain scans, genetic studies
Cognitive ↔️ Experiments, observation
Learning ↔️ Experimental conditioning
Psychodynamic ↔️ Case studies, dream analysis
Humanistic ↔️ Interviews, self-assessment
What does the psychodynamic approach focus on to understand behavior?
Unconscious drives
The humanistic approach often uses interviews and qualitative analysis to understand unique
perspectives
What are key concepts in the biological approach to psychology?
Genes, neurotransmitters, hormones
The cognitive approach emphasizes mental processes like perception and
memory
.
What does the learning approach explain behavior through?
Classical and operant conditioning
The psychodynamic approach highlights unconscious drives and early childhood
experiences
What are key concepts in the humanistic approach to psychology?
Free will, self-concept, unconditional positive regard
Match the key concepts with their corresponding approaches:
Biological ↔️ Genes, neurotransmitters, hormones
Cognitive ↔️ Information processing, schema, cognitive functions
Learning ↔️ Reinforcement, punishment, association
Psychodynamic ↔️ Unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, psychosexual stages
Humanistic ↔️ Free will, self-concept, unconditional positive regard
What is the biological approach's explanation for behavior?
Genetic and chemical processes
The cognitive approach believes
mental processes
affect behavior.
The learning approach explains behavior through reinforcement, punishment, and
association
What are the key concepts in the psychodynamic approach?
Unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, psychosexual stages
What does the humanistic approach focus on in explaining behavior?
Growth and self-actualization
What are the key concepts of the biological approach in psychology?
Genes, neurotransmitters, hormones
The cognitive approach emphasizes mental processes such as information processing and
schema
The learning approach explains behavior through reinforcement, punishment, and
association
What are the key concepts of the psychodynamic approach in psychology?
Unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, psychosexual stages
The humanistic approach emphasizes concepts such as free will and unconditional positive
regard
Arrange the key approaches in psychology based on their focus on human behavior from determinism to free will.
1️⃣ Biological
2️⃣ Cognitive
3️⃣ Learning
4️⃣ Psychodynamic
5️⃣ Humanistic
Match the psychological approach with its core assumption:
Biological ↔️ Behavior is influenced by genetics
Cognitive ↔️ Mental processes affect behavior
Learning ↔️ Behavior is acquired through conditioning
Psychodynamic ↔️ Unconscious drives shape behavior
Humanistic ↔️ Individuals strive for self-actualization
What is a core assumption of the biological approach?
Determinism
The cognitive approach assumes that mental processes like
perception
affect behavior.
The learning approach emphasizes that behavior is acquired through
conditioning
What is a core assumption of the psychodynamic approach?
Past influences
The humanistic approach assumes that individuals have free will and strive for
self-actualization
.
What are the key methods used by the biological approach?
Brain scans, genetic studies, hormone assays
Match the psychological approach with its key methods:
Biological ↔️ Brain scans
Cognitive ↔️ Experiments
Learning ↔️ Experimental conditioning
Psychodynamic ↔️ Case studies
Humanistic ↔️ Interviews
What are the key methods used by the psychodynamic approach?
Case studies, therapy sessions, dream analysis
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