Question

Match each of the following statements with the most appropriate psychological perspective:

1.psychoanalysis
2.behaviourism
3.humanistic psychology
4.cognitive psychology
5.neuroscience


12345.This perspective established general learning laws that allow us to predict changes in behaviour from different environmental circumstances.
12345.Researchers from this perspective were interested in how we use our minds to acquire, store, and use knowledge.
12345.Researchers in this perspective would be fascinated by how neurons change over time as we learn.
12345.Argued that if a psychological disorder develops, it is a direct result of not having a supportive and/or stimulating environment to develop their inner potential.
12345.Researchers from this perspective described how different areas of the brain serve different functions.
12345.Was one of the first to recognize that experiences in early childhood can have an effect on later personality.
12345.The researcher from this perspective developed a hierarchy of needs to explain different motivational states and how it can change with different circumstances.
12345.Today, there is more research that fits with this perspective than any other perspective.
12345.The focus of research in this perspective is all about how the brain processes information.
12345.Researchers from this perspective were focused on higher-level abilities such as memory, language, problem solving, and decision making.
12345.The researcher from this perspective focused on the therapeutic environment and how we can structure it to best help our clients in therapy.
12345.Research in this perspective is entirely dependent on the tools we have to measure mental processes, and it is only as advanced as technology allows.
12345.This perspective was developed by Sigmund Freud.
12345.Contrary to what the behaviourists argued for fifty years, researchers from this perspective clearly showed how scientific methods could be used to study the mind.
12345.Extremely vocal that introspection is NOT a scientific tool to study the mind.
12345.Believed that the unconscious is full of sexual and aggressive urges that are too painful for us to bring into our conscious mind.
12345.Argued that psychology should focus on observable behaviour since the mind couldn't be studied scientifically.
12345.This theoretical perspective dominated research and education in psychology until the 1950's.
12345.This perspective mainly uses animals in their research to enable greater control over potentially confounding variables.
12345.Argued that all humans would develop into their fullest potential with the right stimulation and support in their environment growing up.

Answer 1

The question involves matching statements about psychological perspectives, such as behaviorism, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and humanistic psychology, with the perspective they best represent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to match statements with the corresponding psychological perspective. Here are the matches:

1. Behaviourism: This perspective established general learning laws that allow us to predict changes in behaviour from different environmental circumstances.
2. Cognitive psychology: Researchers from this perspective were interested in how we use our minds to acquire, store, and use knowledge.
3. Neuroscience: Researchers in this perspective would be fascinated by how neurons change over time as we learn.
4. Humanistic psychology: Argued that if a psychological disorder develops, it is a direct result of not having a supportive and/or stimulating environment to develop their inner potential.
5. Neuroscience: Researchers from this perspective described how different areas of the brain serve different functions.
6. Psychoanalysis: Was one of the first to recognize that experiences in early childhood can have an effect on later personality.
7. Humanistic psychology: The researcher from this perspective developed a hierarchy of needs to explain different motivational states and how it can change with different circumstances.
8. Cognitive psychology: Today, there is more research that fits with this perspective than any other perspective.
9. Cognitive psychology: The focus of research in this perspective is all about how the brain processes information.
10. Cognitive psychology: Researchers from this perspective were focused on higher-level abilities such as memory, language, problem solving, and decision making.
11. Humanistic psychology: The researcher from this perspective focused on the therapeutic environment and how we can structure it to best help our clients in therapy.
12. Cognitive psychology: Research in this perspective is entirely dependent on the tools we have to measure mental processes, and it is only as advanced as technology allows.
13. Psychoanalysis: This perspective was developed by Sigmund Freud.
14. Cognitive psychology: Contrary to what the behaviourists argued for fifty years, researchers from this perspective clearly showed how scientific methods could be used to study the mind.
15. Behaviourism: Extremely vocal that introspection is NOT a scientific tool to study the mind.
16. Psychoanalysis: Believed that the unconscious is full of sexual and aggressive urges that are too painful for us to bring into our conscious mind.
17. Behaviourism: Argued that psychology should focus on observable behaviour since the mind couldn't be studied scientifically.
18. Behaviourism: This theoretical perspective dominated research and education in psychology until the 1950's.
19. Behaviourism: This perspective mainly uses animals in their research to enable greater control over potentially confounding variables.
20. Humanistic psychology: Argued that all humans would develop into their fullest potential with the right stimulation and support in their environment growing up.

Answer 2

Psychology consists of various perspectives like behaviorism, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, humanistic psychology, and psychoanalysis, each contributing a different understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The field of psychology has evolved significantly over time, leading to the development of various psychological perspectives that explain human behavior and mental processes. Understanding these perspectives is crucial for identifying how different schools of thought approach psychological disorders, development, and therapy. Here is a matching list for each of the provided statements:

1. Behaviorism is the perspective that established general learning laws and predicts changes in behavior from environmental circumstances.
2. Cognitive psychology focuses on how we use our minds to acquire, store, and use knowledge, with researchers interested in higher-level abilities like memory and decision making.
3. Neuroscience researchers would be fascinated by neuron changes as we learn and have described how different brain areas serve different functions.
4. Humanistic psychology argues that psychological disorders can result from not having a supportive environment to develop inner potential and emphasized the role of a therapeutic environment in helping clients in therapy.
5. Psychoanalysis was developed by Sigmund Freud, who recognized that early childhood experiences affect later personality and believed the unconscious is full of painful sexual and aggressive urges.
6. Research in the field of cognitive psychology is heavily dependent on technological advances, allowing the study of mental processes.
7. Behaviorism was the dominant perspective in psychology until the 1950s and used animal models extensively for greater experimental control.
8. Humanistic psychologists believe that all humans have the innate potential to develop fully with the right environmental support.

Each perspective plays a significant role in how psychology is studied and applied today, contributing to our understanding of personality, development, behavior, and therapy.