The Human Mind

1) Neroscience/ Biological : focuses on how the physical body and brain creates our emotion , memories and sensory experiences. -Ex: After years of research, a neuroscientist believes that she has found a hormone that is related to eating disorders. 2) Evolutionary : focuses on Darwinism, we behave the way we do because we do because we inherited those behaviors . Thus, those behaviors must have helped ensure our ancestors survival. -Ex: which modern perspective focuses on explaining behavior in terms of the adaptive value of abilities preserved over time by natural selection ? 3) Psychodynamic: Fathered by Sigmund Frued, our behavior comes from unconscious drives, usually stemming from our childhood . -Ex: which historical school of thought explained behavior in terms of the adaptive value of abilities preserved over time by natural selection? 4) Behavioral perspective : Focuses on our observable behaviors, only cares about the behaviors that impair our living, and at...

Hi, my name is Nawras Malek. I am 17 years old and I am a Junior in high school.  This semester I am taking AP Psych. I was instructed to make a blog about the context I learn in class.  I've always wanted to make one but I've never had the motivation.  Now that i am making a blog about one of my favorite subjects, it's exciting to work on it.  Join me on the journey of learning about psychology.  I hope you learn about the human brain and have fun with me through this blog!