Exploring Perspectives in AP Psychology

This video tutorial reviews key psychological perspectives for AP Psychology students. It covers psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive, biological, socio-cultural, humanistic, and Gestalt perspectives. Each perspective is explained with examples, highlighting how they interpret human behavior. The video also provides insights into neurotransmitters, cultural influences, and self-actualization. It concludes with study tips for AP Psychology.

Which perspective emphasizes the unconscious mind's role in behavior?

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic

• Cognitive

• Psychoanalysis

What perspective suggests humans are active information processors?

• Socio-Cultural

• Cognitive

• Biological

• Psychoanalysis

Which perspective is concerned with brain chemicals and hormones?

• Biological

• Cognitive

• Humanistic

• Behaviorism

How does the socio-cultural perspective view the influence of language?

• As a cognitive function

• As a result of reinforcement

• As shaped by cultural context

• As a biological instinct

Which perspective would analyze behavior through reinforcement and punishment?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive

• Socio-Cultural

• Psychoanalysis

According to humanistic psychology, what drives personal growth?

• Self-actualization

• Unconscious desires

• Environmental stimuli

• Cultural norms

What does the Gestalt perspective emphasize in perception?

• The influence of unconscious conflicts

• The role of neurotransmitters

• The sum being greater than its parts

• The process of reinforcement and punishment

What does the socio-cultural perspective highlight about individual experiences?

• They are influenced by cultural and social contexts.

• They are shaped by biological factors.

• They are determined by cognitive processes.

• They are universally similar.

How does the biological perspective explain differences in multitasking abilities?

• Through cultural upbringing

• Through cognitive strategies

• Through learned behaviors

• Through brain structure differences

Which perspective would focus on the role of schemas in filtering information?

• Behaviorism

• Humanistic

• Biological

• Cognitive