Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Reality Principle, Token Economy, Stress Management

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Describes how people and animals behave: explain and understand causes of these behaviors, predict how people and animals will behave under certain conditions. Influence or control human behavior through knowledge & control of its causes to enhance how humans live. Psychodynamic perspective: psychodynamic perspective searches for causes of behavior within the inner workings of our personality. Psychoanalysis- analysis of internal and primarily unconscious psych forces: freud"s theory suggests, past experiences can lead to psychological issues later in life. Being punished for sexual behavior as a child can lead to sexual anxiety/awkwardness around women, etc. Behavioural perspective: b. p focuses on role of environment in governing out actions, we learn from past experiences and current environment. Cognitive behaviourism: environment effects our thoughts, environment tells us how to behave effectively. Socialcultural perspective feelings: examines how social environment and cultural learning influence our behavior, thoughts, and. The social psychological component: how other people influence our behavior thoughts and feelings.