Approaches
This psychological approach focuses on the functions of the mind and how behavior helps us adapt.
What is functionalism?
He founded psychoanalytic theory.
Behaviorism focuses only on this type of behavior.
What is "observable"?
Who is Dewey?
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?
He studied how stimuli trigger automatic responses, using dogs as subjects.
Who is Pavlov?
Giving a child candy for cleaning their room is an example of this behaviorist principle.
What is reinforcement (or positive reinforcement, or operant conditioning).
In this approach, a therapist encourages a client to explore their feelings and pursue meaningful goals.
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 psychoanalysis (or psychoanalytic 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 (Frani)?