Psychology

What is Psychology?

“Psychology is the scientific investigation of mental processes and behaviour” (thinking, remembering and feeling) In other words its everything that we think and everything we do.

Behaviourist Perspective

Motivated to produce behaviours rewarded by the environment and to avoid behaviours that are punished.

Humanistic Perspective

Emphasises dignity, individual choice, and self-worth.

Evolutionary Perspective

Learning motivates behaviour.

Cognitive Perspective

Emphasises mental processes in motivation, such as beliefs, values, and goals.