WorksheetsPsychology Approaches
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
This early school of psychology focused on the structural elements of the mind such as images, feelings, and sensations
(History and Approaches I)
Structuralism
Psychodynamic
Cognitive
Functionalism
This early school of psychology believed consciousness was constantly changing.
They wanted to understand the 'why', or purpose, of certain functions.
(History and Approaches I)
Behavioral
Functionalism
Humanist
Structuralism
This modern school of psychology was founded by Sigmund Freud.
He believed the mind was made up of three forces called the id, ego, and superego
(History and Approaches II)
Existential
Social Cultural
Psychodynamics
Biological
This school of psychology believes that psychology should be scientific and that all behavior is learned behavior
(History and Approaches II)
Cognitive
Evolutionary
Humanist
Behaviorism
This approach to psychology focuses on the way that we think. They believe that human behavior is influenced by mental processes such as perceptions, memories, and expectations.
(History and Approaches II)
Cognitive
Behavioral
Psychodynamic
Structural
This approach to psychology focuses on positive growth and that all humans attempt to reach their full potential.
Therapists use active listening and unconditional positive regard.
(History and Approaches II)
Behavioral
Humanistic
Cognitive
Existential
This psychological perspective is concerned with how the brain, nervous system, hormones, and genetics influence our behavior.
(History and Approaches II)
Evolutionary
Functional
Biological
Social Cultural
This psychological approach studies how cultural and ethnic similarities and differences influence human behavior and social functioning
(History and Approaches II)
Evolutionary
Behavioral
Psychodynamic
Social-Cultural
This approach to psychology believes that all behavior stems from survival of the fittest and instinctual behavior.
(History and Approaches II)
Evolutionary
Humanist
Cognitive
Social-Cultural
This approach to psychology attempts to explain questions such as, "Why are we here?" and "Why do we exist?"
(History and Approaches II)
Psychodynamic
Existential
Biological
Evolutionary
