Unit I: Psychology’s History and Approachess Big Issues and Approaches Module Learning Objectives...

Unit I: Psychology’s History and ApproachesModule 2

Psychology’s Big Issues and Approaches

Psychology’s Biggest Question 2-1

Psychology’s Biggest Question

• Nature–Nurture Issue - biology vs.

experience

• Charles Darwin

• Natural selection – traits that contribute to

reproduction and survival will most likely be

passed on to the succeeding generations

• Today’s science sees traits and behaviors arising

from the interaction of nature and nurture

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Psychology’s Three Main Levels of Analysis

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Psychology’s Three Main Levels of Analysis

• Levels of Analysis

–Biological

–Psychological

–Social-cultural

• Biopsychosocial Approach

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Figure 2.1, p. 11

Figure 2.1, p. 11

Figure 2.1, p. 11

Figure 2.1, p. 11

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

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Table 2.1, p. 12

Psychology’s Subfields 2-3

Psychology’s Subfields

• Basic Research

– Biological psychologists

– Developmental psychologists

– Cognitive psychologists

– Educational psychologists

– Personality psychologists

– Social psychologists

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Psychology’s Subfields

• Applied Research

– Industrial/organizational psychologists

– Human factors psychologists

– Counseling psychologists

– Clinical psychologists

– Psychiatrists

– Positive psychology

– Community psychologists

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