Understanding Psychological Perspectives on Behavior

Front

Explain the behavior using only their assigned perspective. Jordan, a college sophomore, gets very anxious before every exam—even when they study well. Their heart races, they feel nauseous, and sometimes they can’t finish the test. Cognitive:

Back

Jordan has irrational thoughts about failure or perfectionism

Front

Explain the behavior using only their assigned perspective. Jamie struggles academically but refuses to go to tutoring or office hours despite failing grades. Sociocultural:

Back

Stigma in their community about showing vulnerability or weakness

Front

Explain the behavior using only their assigned perspective. Chris spends 10+ hours a day playing video games, skipping meals and avoiding friends. He gets irritable when interrupted and rarely leaves the house. Neuropsychological-behavioral:

Back

Genetics or overactive amygdala causing a strong fight-or-flight response

Front

Explain the behavior using only their assigned perspective. Isaac ends romantic relationships when they become emotionally close. He says he wants love but always pulls away. Cognitive

Back

“If I get too close, I’ll get hurt” or “I’ll lose myself”

Front

Explain the behavior using only their assigned perspective: Taylor spends hours on every assignment, redoing even minor mistakes. They often miss deadlines because nothing feels “good enough.” Humanistic

Back

Fails to accept their own inherent worth; strives for unreachable ideal