AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS HISTORY

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Ms. Bown uses her knowledge of a person’s cognitive processes to design computer programs that are easier to use. Ms. Bown is most likely a(n) ____ psychologist.
A
human factors
B
developmental
C
educational
D
biological
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Developmental psychologists are important because they help individuals to understand better the different changes in each stage of life. They also investigate the interaction of an individual, involving biological, psychological, cognitive, and social that change over time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cognitive psychologists use various methods to explore how humans think. These methods include (i) laboratory or other controlled experiments, (ii) psychobiological research, (iii) self-reports, case studies, naturalistic observation, and (iv) computer simulations and artificial intelligence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cognitive psychologists believe that cognitive processes must be studied in order to understand human behavior fully. The stream of consciousness refers to the basic elements in a person’s conscious mind.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cognitive Perspective Cognitive psychology stands in stark contrast to behavioral psychology. This approach focuses on how internal thoughts and feelings influence one’s behavior. The cognitive approach emphasizes the importance of memory, perception and attention, language, decision-making and problem-solving.

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