Perspectives Practice

According to this perspective, our genetics have a huge impact on our behavior and thought processes.

• Biological

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

A researcher is studying how different cultures view the concept of personal space.

• Evolutionary

• Sociocultural

• Humanistic

• Biological

• Evolutionary

Maria is struggling with anxiety and often feels overwhelmed. Her therapist helps her identify negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive ones.

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Evolutionary

• Biological

A psychologist is working with a client who has a phobia of snakes. They gradually expose the client to snakes in a controlled environment to help them overcome their fear.

• Behavioral

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

• Eclectic

A therapist is exploring a client's childhood experiences and how they may be impacting their current relationships.

• Humanistic

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Evolutionary

• Sociocultural

 A study examines how altruistic* behavior may have evolved to promote the survival of a species.

*Altruistic: (showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish) 

• Sociocultural

• Humanistic

• Evolutionary

• Biological

• Psychodynamic

According to this perspective, anxiety is the result of repressed traumatic childhood experiences.

• Biological

• Behavioral

• Psychodynamic

• Evolutionary

Mental illness should be treated with medication would fall under which perspective?

• Psychodynamic

• Biological

• Humanistic

• Sociocultural

A child cries at the store, so he receives a candy bar. The next time the child wants something, he cries.

• Behavioral

• Biological

• Sociocultural

• Psychodynamic

Emphasizes that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her future, a large capacity in achieving personal growth.

• Humanistic Approach

• Cross-cultural Approach

• Behavioral Approach

• Psychoanalytic Approach