Unit 1: Day #3: Perspectives 4-6

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand the different goals and perspectives in psychology?

• It helps us diagnose mental illnesses

• It allows us to appreciate the complexity of human behavior

• It makes therapy more effective

• It is only useful for psychologists

Open Ended

How might the biological and sociocultural perspectives offer different explanations for human behavior?

Multiple Choice

Which perspective emphasizes the role of information processing, such as memory and problem solving, in influencing behavior?

• Cognitive Perspective

• Behaviorist Perspective

• Socio-Cultural Perspective

• Humanistic Perspective

Open Ended

Can you find the hidden messages in these logos?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the behaviorist perspective?

• People do what they do because of the way they think and perceive.

• People do what they do because they have learned to do so.

• People do what they do because of their cultural background.

• People do what they do because of their biological instincts.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key components of classical conditioning as shown in the diagram?

• Unconditioned stimulus

• Neutral stimulus

• Conditioned response

• Free will

Open Ended

How do you think understanding different perspectives in psychology can help us better understand human behavior?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the six different perspectives to the study of psychology?

• Biological

• Humanistic

• Psychoanalytic

• Philosophical