Assignment
This assignment encourages you to consider the various psychological perspectives and views that influence human behavior. For each of the following statements, indicate which psychological perspective(s) that you most likely agree with, and explain why. Follow the discussion board guidelines and respond to peers.
The Psychological Perspectives:
• Behavior (B)
• Cognitive (C)
• Humanistic (H)
• Psychoanalytical (P)
• Social (S)
Note: Each statement is keyed to one of these perspectives, however, you may be able to make a strong argument for multiple perspectives.
The Statements:
1. The mind can be viewed as an information processing system.
2. Behavior is motivated by forces that individuals may not understand or be aware of.
3. One limitation of our understanding of behavior is that most research has been conducted on subjects from North America.
4. Psychological science is the study of behavior that is observable and measurable.
5. Behavior is motivated by self-actualization and the promise of human potential.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.