Because Their Intellectual Roots Lie in Gestalt Psychology,social Psychologists Tend

question 118

Multiple Choice

Because their intellectual roots lie in Gestalt psychology,social psychologists tend to focus on ________.

• A) rewards and punishments
• B) unconscious processing
• C) personality differences
• D) people's subjective interpretations
• E) the effects of social behaviour

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Definitions:

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors from a biological standpoint, focusing on genetics, neurotransmitters, and the anatomy of the brain.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach in psychology that explains human behavior and mental processes in terms of their adaptive value and evolutionary history.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.