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Using Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior Lesson PlanUsing Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior Lesson Plan
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Using Psychological Perspectives to Answer Questions on Behavior

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Perspective is everything when it comes to assessing human behavior. Class members examine a series of statements and identify the perspective represented by each to demonstrate their understanding of different psychological perspectives.

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child psychology, human behavior, genetic traits, cultural traditions, cognitive development

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign class members to research important psychologists associated with each perspective
  • Use the worksheet to assess understanding of the different perspectives

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should have previously studied eight psychological perspectives: psychodynamic, behavioral, behavior genetics, evolutionary, cognitive, sociocultural, neuroscience, and humanistic-existential

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