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AP® Psychology History and Approaches Part 3
This deck covers key concepts and figures in psychology, focusing on various psychological approaches and the roles of different types of psychologists.
According to the biological perspective, behavior is related to the __________ processes within the nervous and endocrine systems.
chemical
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According to the biological perspective, behavior is related to the __________ processes within the nervous and endocrine systems.
chemical
Which psychological approach does this statement reflect? Behaviors that contribute to survival and reproduction are naturally selected.
evolutionary
Who was the inspiration behind the evolutionary approach to psychology?
Charles Darwin; Darwin's theory of natural selection said all creatures have evolved over time in order to survive and reproduce.
Which psychological approach focuses on thinking, language, and how humans receive, store, and process information?
cognitive
Who first studied the cognitive development of children?
Jean Piaget
The structuralists studied consciousness, thinking, and memory. This area of psychology is currently known as __________.
cognition
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
According to the biological perspective, behavior is related to the __________ processes within the nervous and endocrine systems. | chemical |
Which psychological approach does this statement reflect? Behaviors that contribute to survival and reproduction are naturally selected. | evolutionary |
Who was the inspiration behind the evolutionary approach to psychology? | Charles Darwin; Darwin's theory of natural selection said all creatures have evolved over time in order to survive and reproduce. |
Which psychological approach focuses on thinking, language, and how humans receive, store, and process information? | cognitive |
Who first studied the cognitive development of children? | Jean Piaget |
The structuralists studied consciousness, thinking, and memory. This area of psychology is currently known as __________. | cognition |
Which psychological approach does this statement reflect? People from different cultures interpret gestures, body language, and verbal language differently. | sociocultural; These psychologists study how cultural differences affect behavior. |
Organize in chronological order from earliest to latest, based on when each became popular: sociocultural approach; behavioral approach; humanistic approach | The behavioral approach became popular in the early 20th century with Pavlov's research; The humanistic approach came about in the mid-20th century in opposition to Behaviorism; Lastly, the sociocultural approach grew toward the end of the century as there were more interactions between different cultures |
Instead of calling themselves bio-cog-socio-humanists, these psychologists would identify as being __________ psychologists. | eclectic |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals evaluate and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. | clinical psychologists |
What do counseling psychologists specialize in? | Counseling psychologists help people make changes in their lifestyles. |
What do developmental psychologists study? | Developmental psychologists study psychological development over an individual's lifespan. |
__________ psychologists study the effectiveness of teaching and learning. | Educational |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals study how humans improve technology and consumer products | engineering psychologists; Engineering psychologists are also known as human factors psychologists. |
Forensic psychologists study the relationship between psychology and __________. | legal issues |
Health psychologists study the biological, social, and psychological factors surrounding health and __________. | illness |
What do industrial/organizational psychologists specialize in? | Industrial/organizational psychologists focus on improving productivity in the workplace. |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals examine the relationships between the brain, nervous system, and behavior. | neuropsychologists; Neuropsychologists are also known as:; biological; psychologists; biopsychologists; behavioral geneticists; physiological psychologists; behavioral neuroscientists |
__________ psychologists explore attitudes, traits, and goals of individuals. | Personality |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals examine methods for discovering and interpreting psychological data. | psychometricians; Psychometricians are also known as psychometric psychologists and measurement psychologists. |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals assist patients with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and disabilities from physical trauma. | rehabilitation psychologists |
What do school psychologists specialize in? | School psychologists focus on counseling students, educators, and parents. |
What do social psychologists study? | Social psychologists study how an individual's thoughts and behavior are related to his or her interactions with other people. |
Identify the type of psychologist: These individuals assist athletes in narrowing their focus on goals, increasing motivation, and coping with the fear of failure. | sports psychologists |