Psyc 1315 1st Edition Lecture 3 Outline of Last Lecture I The Historical Perspective Outline of Current Lecture I Contemporary Approaches to Psychology II Biological Approach a Focuses on the body especially the brain and nervous system b Neuroscience Scientific study of the structure function development genetics and biochemistry of the nervous system III Behavioral Approach a Focuses on observable behavioral responses and their environmental determinants b What we do is the ultimate test of who we are c Rewards and punishments determine our behavior IV Psychodynamic Approach a Emphasizes unconscious thought the conflict between biological instincts and society s demands and early family experiences b Freud Psychoanalysis IV Humanistic Approach a Emphasizes a person s positive qualities the capacity for positive growth and the freedom to choose any destiny b Individuals have a tremendous potential for self understanding c Peoplehavetheabilityto control theirlivesnot simple controlled by their environment VI Cognitive Approach a The brain embodies a mind whose mental processes allow you to remember make decisions plan set goals and be creative b View the mind as an active and aware problem solving system VII Evolutionary Approach a Focuses on adaption reproduction survival of the fittest to explain human behavior VIII Sociocultural Approach a Examines the way in which the social and cultural environments influence behavior
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