Practice Approaches In Psychology (1.4) - The Subject of Psychology

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Question 1.
Who is known as the father of Psychoanalysis?
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Think about the person associated with the unconscious mind.
Question 2.
What does Behaviorism focus on?
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Consider the emphasis on actions rather than thoughts.
3Question 3.
What does Humanistic Psychology emphasize?
- A. Unconscious drives
- B. Observable behaviors
- C. Personal growth
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Think about what motivates individuals at their best.
4Question 4.
True or False: Behaviorism includes thoughts and feelings in its studies.
- True
- False
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Recall the focus of Behaviorism.
Question 5.
Discuss how two different psychological approaches would analyze a situation in which a person exhibits anxiety before public speaking.
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Consider how each approach would interpret behaviors differently.
Question 6.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of combining Biological and Social-Cultural approaches in understanding behavior.
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Reflect on how biology interacts with societal factors.

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