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| Neuro-physiological chemical events in the nervous system produce behavior. Uses reductionism- complex processes reduced to smaller component parts. |
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| Studies animals to understand humans' current psychological state. Behavior is product of natural selection. |
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| Developed by Freud. Behavior is product of inner conflicts between good and bad. Genetics determines long term behavior. Upbringing is made to inhibit a human's corrupt nature. Activity on subconscious level also a affects behavior. |
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| Popular in the 40-70's. Opposition to Freud's psychodynamics. Main influences: Pavlov, Waston, and B.F. Skinner. Behavior can be altered with reinforcement and is decided by consequences. |
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| Mental events produce behavior. Behavior used as a window into mental events. Closely allied with biological psychologists. Mental events can also be examined by looking at activity in the nervous system. |
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| Used as a therapy technique- contrary to other methods which predict behavior instead. Optimist field that believes human nature is motivated by good will and internal change for fulfillment. Emphasizes free will. |
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