AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which perspective emphasizes the idea that the people and groups around us are important in understanding human behavior?
A
Humanistic
B
Sociocultural
C
Behavioral
D
Biochemical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Social-cultural perspective considers the many different social groups that an individual belongs to and how those groups influence them throughout their life. 2. This perspective was founded by Lev Vygotsky as an emphasis on the theories of Piaget.

Detailed explanation-2: -The psychodynamic perspective originated with the work of Sigmund Freud. This view of psychology and human behavior emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, early childhood experiences, and interpersonal relationships to explain human behavior, as well as to treat mental illnesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five major perspectives in psychology are biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sociocultural Perspective Stresses the importance of social norms and culture. Proposes that children learn behavior through problem-solving interactions with other children and adults. Through these interactions, they learn the values and norms of their society.

Detailed explanation-5: -The sociocultural perspective proposes that individuals will behave and even learn differently based on their culture or way of life. Cultural influences include values and norms, age, socioeconomic conditions, language, and geography.

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