Approaches
This psychological approach focuses on the functions of the mind and how behavior helps us adapt.
What is functionalism?
He founded psychodynamic theory.
Who is Freud?
Behaviorism focuses only on this type of behavior.
What is "observable"?
He believed psychology’s purpose was to study the function of behavior in the world.
Who was James?
This approach in psychology emphasizes understanding how gender and social roles influence behavior and mental processes.
What is feminist psychology?
The goal of this approach is to break down mental experiences into a basic structure.
What is structuralism?
His perspective believes that observable behaviors are the key to understanding the "mind."
Who is Watson? (Skinner, Pavlov are also correct).
Giving a child a candy for cleaning their room is an example of this behaviorism concept.
What is reinforcement (or reward, positive reinforcement, operant conditioning).
This perspective emphasizes the potential for good that is innate to all humans.
What is humanistic psychology?
This perspective highlights the importance of culture, ethnicity, and social context in shaping human thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
What is multicultural psychology?
This perspective emphasizes observable behaviors.
What is behaviorism?
This humanistic psychologist came up with the Hierarchy of Needs pyramid.
Who is Maslow?
This perspective focuses on unconscious conflicts.
What is psychodynamic theory?
This perspective looks at how mental processes help people adapt to their environment.
What is functionalism?
First African American to earn a PhD in psychology and studied how race and culture affect education and mental processes.
Who is Frances Sumner?