Psychological Perspectives

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The unconscious mind influences everything we do. Options: Biological perspective, Behavioral perspective, Cognitive perspective, Psychodynamic perspective

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Psychodynamic perspective

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If a child is behaving poorly, it is likely because this behavior has been rewarded somehow. Options: Social-cultural perspective, Behavioral perspective, Biological perspective, Psychodynamic perspective

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Behavioral perspective

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Anxiety is the result of repressed traumatic childhood experiences. Which perspective does this statement align with? Options: Psychodynamic perspective, Cognitive perspective, Behavioral perspective, Biological perspective

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Psychodynamic perspective

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Our behavior is a direct result of how we feel about ourselves. Options: Humanistic perspective, Psychodynamic perspective, Behavioral perspective, Social-cultural perspective

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Humanistic perspective

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An imbalance of hormones can contribute to aggressive behavior. Options: Biological perspective, Psychodynamic perspective, Humanistic perspective, Cognitive perspective

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Biological perspective

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Teachers will get students to study more by offering extra credit. Which perspective does this align with? Options: Humanistic perspective, Social-cultural perspective, Behavioral perspective, Cognitive perspective

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Behavioral perspective

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Exercising increases endorphins in the brain, thus improving mood. Which perspective does this statement align with? Options: Cognitive perspective, Biological perspective, Humanistic perspective, Psychodynamic perspective

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Biological perspective

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Perception, attention, thinking, language, memory

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Cognitive perspective

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Eating disorders are more prevalent in the West because we are constantly bombarded with images of thin, perfect bodies. What perspective does this statement reflect? Options: Social-cultural, Behavioral, Biological, Psychodynamic

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Social-cultural perspective

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Dr. Y is a cognitive psychologist. She is probably most interested in

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how people process information.