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Present Day Approaches to Psychology

Present Day Approaches to Psychology. Pretend you are a psychologist and want to study alcoholism. What would be some of the questions you would ask yourself to organize your study?.

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Present Day Approaches to Psychology

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  1. Present Day Approaches to Psychology Pretend you are a psychologist and want to study alcoholism. What would be some of the questions you would ask yourself to organize your study?

  2. Neurobiological Approach Is alcoholism genetic?What happens to a person’s physical chemistry when drinking? Sobering up? Craving?

  3. Behavioral ApproachWhat are the benefits or rewards of drinking? Can alcoholism be unlearned?Is a person encouraged or discouraged to drink?

  4. The Humanist ApproachDoes alcoholism give people a sense of worth they are lacking?Are people drinking to feel better about themselves?

  5. Psychoanalytical ApproachIs heavy drinking an indication of a deeper problem? Does drinking allow a person to act like they truly want to? .

  6. Cognitive ApproachWhat do people think will happen when they drink?What thoughts lead up to heavy drinking?

  7. Socio Cultural Approach Is drinking part of a culture or group dynamic?What unique pressures within a certain culture might contribute to alcohol abuse?

  8. A Case Study:Billy

  9. Billy Case Study • What is the basic cause of Bill’s problems? • Neuro? Behaviorist? Social? • What will happen to Billy?? • What are some social norms? • If Billy was your classmate, how might you attempt to help him? • Thoughts???

  10. My Family Tree MOM DAD ME!!!

  11. _________’s Slate Questions the following questions: Did you discover anything new about yourself after completing this activity? How did this activity affect your understanding about the impact of Nature vs. Nurture on growth and development for yourself and all people? (Please explain and describe your thoughts)

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