Psychological Perspectives Review

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation stem from our unconscious mind, a place where we bury unacceptable impulses and trauma.

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psychoanalytic

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What psychological perspective explains Saga's fear of speaking out in class due to past humiliation in kindergarten? Options: psychoanalytic, biological, humanistic, cognitive, sociocultural

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psychoanalytic

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation stem from how we have been conditioned by our environment.

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behavioral

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation stem from a desire to better themselves and that we have choice over our actions.

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humanistic

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Using treats to train your dog is an example of how we learn via this perspective:

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behavioral

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This perspective would state that students who are challenging themselves in high school to take an AP class are doing it because they want to be the best students they can be and continue to achieve academically.

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humanistic

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation stem from the ways we interpret events, which can be influenced by our memory, perception, and intelligence.

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cognitive

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A therapist with this background would challenge a patient to learn new problem-solving skills and revisit past decisions to direct their thinking in a more positive way.

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cognitive

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation derive from past traits that have allowed our species to be successful.

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evolutionary

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This perspective states that people's behavior and motivation stem from genes and neurochemicals.

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biological