AP Psych History & Approaches to Psychology

Early psychological perspective that emphasized units of consciousness and identification of elements of thought using introspection

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Monism

• Dualism

The study of behavior and mental processes.

• psychodynamic

• biology

• psychology

• humanistic

Psychological perspective concerned with individual potential for growth and the role of unique perceptions in growth toward one’s potential.

• behavioral

• biological

• socio-cultural

• humanistic

Psychological perspective concerned with physiological and biochemical factors that determine behavior and mental processes.

• behavioral

• biological

• psychodynamic

• evolutionary

Psychological perspective concerned with how cultural differences affect behavior.

• evolutionary

• humanistic

• behavioral

• socio-cultural

Evaluate and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

• clinical psychologist

• counseling psychologist

• developmental psychologist

• personality psychologist

They help people adapt to change or make changes in their lifestyle.

• clinical psychologist

• counseling psychologist

• school psychologist

• educational psychologist

They study psychological growth & development throughout the lifespan.

• forensic psychologist

• developmental psychologist

• rehabilitation psychologist

• social psychologist

The psychological perspective concerned with how unconscious instincts, conflicts, motives, and defenses influence behavior.

• functionalism

• behavioral

• psychoanalytic

• humanistic

They focus on traits, attitudes, and goals of the individual.

• forensic psychologist

• school psychologist

• personality psychologist

• social psychologist