AP Psychology
LEARNING PERSPECTIVES
MS. Z.CUSTODIO 2014-15THEORIES OF LEARNING ASSIGNMENT #1
Provide an explanation a psychologist working from each
perspective might give to explain the behavior.
PerspectiveMajor EmphasisKey PeopleCriticisms
Behavioral/
Learning
Behavioral Psychology is basically interested in how our
behavior results from the stimuli both in the environment and
within ourselves. They study, often in minute detail, the behaviors
we exhibit while controlling for as many other variables as
possible. Often a grueling process, but results have helped us
learn a great deal about our behaviors, the effect our environment
has on us, how we learn new behaviors, and what motivates us to
change or remain the same.reference:
http://allpsych.com/psychology101/learning/#.VX9rSvmqqko
B.F.SKINNERJOHN WATSON
HUMANISTICHumanistic Psychology gets its name from its belief in
the basic goodness and respect of humankind. Its roots are based in
existential psychology or the understanding and acceptance of ones
own existence and responsibility.
reference:
http://allpsych.com/personalitysynopsis/humanistic/#.VX9r8PmqqkoCarl
robertsabraham maslow
GESTALTGestalt was a holistic approach and rejected the
mechanistic perspectives of the stimulus - response models.
Numerous new concepts and approaches emerged from this different
philosophical perspectiveReference:
http://www.lifecircles-inc.com/Learningtheories/gestalt/gestalttheory.htmlMax
WertheimerWolfgang Kohler
Kurt Koffka
CognitiveCognitive theory is focused on the individuals thoughts
as the determinate of his or her emotions and behaviors and
therefore personality.reference:
http://allpsych.com/personalitysynopsis/cognitive/#.VX9tk_mqqko
Jean piaget
BiologicalThe biological perspective is a way of looking at
psychological topics by studying the physical basis for animal and
human behavior. It is one of the major perspectives in psychology
and involves such things as studying the brain, immune system,
nervous system, and genetics.Reference:
http://psychology.about.com/od/bindex/g/biological-perspective.htm
Charles Darwin
PsychodynamicAlthough many different psychodynamic theories
exist, they all emphasize unconscious motives and desires, as well
as the importance of childhood experiences in shaping
personality.Reference:
http://www.sparknotes.com/psychology/psych101/personality/section2.rhtml
Sigmund freud
Socio-Cultural
the focus of the sociocultural perspective is on the roles that
participation in social interactions and culturally organized
activities play in influencing psychological development.
Reference:
http://www.education.com/reference/article/sociocultural-theory/Vygotsky
NAME: Oteyza, Kaye-Ann
YR. & SEC. II-5 BFE
DATE: June 15, 2015
