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Structuralism
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Inheritable Traits
A study of how heredity, or biological traits passed from parents to children, influence abilities, character, and behavior. SIr Francis Galton contributed to this study. -
Functionalism
The study of how animals and people adapt to their environments. A srudy influenced by William James. -
Gestalt
A study that emphasizes the perception aspect of a person's experience -
Psychoanalysis
A study that focuses on treating mental disorders by recognizing the relationships between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind. Introduced by Sigmund Freud. -
Behaviorism
A study investiagating observable behavior. Althought it was John B. Watson who defined the study, B.F. Skinner took more part of it. -
Cognitive
An approach to psychology emphasizing the mental processes involved in knowing: how we direct our attention, perceive, remember, think, and solve problems. -
Humanistic
An approach to psychology emphasizing a person's positive qualities, the capacity for positive growth, and the freedom to choose any destiny -
Psychobiology
an approach to psychology focusing on the body, especially the brain and nervous system. -
Sociocultural
A psychological perspective that examines the ways in which the social and cultural environments influence behavior.
