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MODERN PERSPECTIVES. Subtitle. Learning Targets. Identify and describe the major current perspectives in psychology Review vocabulary important to this introduction to psychology Complete vocabulary crossword. Biological: focuses on the role of biology in behavior
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MODERN PERSPECTIVES Subtitle
Learning Targets • Identify and describe the major current perspectives in psychology • Review vocabulary important to this introduction to psychology • Complete vocabulary crossword
Biological: • focuses on the role of biology in behavior • Nervous system, hormones and genetics • Evolutionary: • Focuses on how behaviors help organisms adapt to environment • Based on the theories of Charles Darwin (functionalist) • Cognitive: • Focuses on the role od thoughts and perceptions in behaviors (introspective)
Humanistic: • Focuses on self-awareness and human potential • Psychoanalytic: • Focuses on the role of unconscious motivation in behavior • Learning: • Focuses on the role of experiences in shaping behaviors • Sociocultural: • Focuses on the impact of gender, ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic status in shaping behaviors