How and Why Are the Cognitive, Psychoanalytic, Behavioralist, and Humanist

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Essay

How and why are the cognitive, psychoanalytic, behavioralist, and humanist explanations of human behavior different? Give specific examples of a famous researcher for all of these approaches except cognitive.

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Definitions:

Algorithmic

Pertaining to or using a set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Heuristic

A shortcut (rule of thumb or informal guideline) used to reduce the amount of thinking that is needed to make decisions.

Informal Reasoning

The process of thinking about issues in a non-formal or structured manner, often used in everyday problem-solving and decision-making.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or concepts that help individuals organize and interpret information from the world around them, influencing learning and perception.