AICE Psych paper 2

Behaviorist perspective non - how animals and humans learn Cognitive approach - how we process information Developmental approach - how we "develop" from birth to death Individual differences - how we differ from one another (how are we unique) lab research method - independent and dependent varibles Physiological Approach - how our biology affects our pyschology Psychodynamic perspective - interested in how our early lives and our unconscious mind affects our behavior. Social approach - how "we" interact in the social world Strengths on bp - data is quantitative- findings reliable improves everyday life Strengths on cognitive approach - variables are controlled- laboratory improves everyday life Strengths on developmental approach - longitudinal study can examine what is down to nature and nurture Strengths on individual differences - can explain differences between individuals in cause of behaviors useful in therapy Strengths on physiological apporach - high control of variables- lab helps asses the behaviors due to nature and nurture Strengths on pp - helps everyday life evidence come from case studies, which are very detailed qualitative data Strengths on social approach - looks at individual as a whol