Perspectives
What kind of psychology is associated with psychotherapy?
Clinical psychology
action that can be observed or measured
Behavior
The psychologist who wrote the first modern book of psychology, The Principles of Psychology in 1890 is
William James
Which type of psychologist would be interested in why individuals join gangs?
Social psychologist.
A psychologist who testifies whether a person is legally “sane” or “insane” is a
Forensic Psychologist
According to Gestalt psychologists, much learning is accomplished by
Sudden insight
Philosopher who stressed the importance of introspection.
Socrates
research that is conducted for its own sake, that is, without seeking a solution to a specific problem
Basic Research
A researcher studies the effects of brain lesions in rats. This research study reflects which perspective?
Biological
Every time a child asks their parent if they can use the car, their parents say no, therefor they stop asking. This is an example of
Behaviorism
Training your dog to shake using delicious dog biscuits is related to which psychologists?
B.F. Skinner
Stephanie just took a test that attempts to identify people who are likely to succeed in business and marketing. Stephanies’ test was most likely created by what kind of psychologist?
Personality psychologist.
Lina believes that conscious experience (what people think and feel) cannot be studied scientifically. Which approach to consciousness does Lina represent?
Behavioral
Developmental psychologists are especially concerned with
Changes that occur throughout a life time (Womb to Tomb).
In contrast to other early psychologists, this psychologist gained his understanding of human behavior in consultations with patients.
Sigmund Freud.
Little Billy is clinically depressed. He sees a psychologists who teaches Billy that his false and negative thoughts are to blame for his depression. The psychologist then trains Billy how to think positively about himself and situations. What approach of psychology was the psychologist using with Billy?
Cognitive Approach
gender, culture and economic status influence behavior
Sociocultural perspective
What does this best match "Emphasizes individual potential for growth and stress individual choice and free will".
Humanistic approach/perspective.
John B. Watson
Founder of behaviorism
This approach believes that a person’s behavior is determined by basic animaldrives, and the experiences of early childhood. This school of psychology focuses on the unconscious mind.
According to theorist of this approach, many disorders stem from unresolved problems in childhood.
Psychodynamic appraoch