The Neurobiological Approach: Views human behavior by the neuro(nerves cells in the brain) and the biological (make-up of the body) as a means of explaining human behavior.
The behavior approach: believes human behavior is the result of rewards and punishments. B.F. Skinner is associated with Behaviorism.
The Humanistic Approach: takes the stance that all people are innately good and we have the free will to make choices to become a better person. Carl Rogers is the most famous Humanistic Psychologist.
The Psychoanalytic Approach: developed by Sigmund Freud and takes the stance that our personality is formed by the time we reach five to six years old. Each of us has desires that can be understood by looking into our unconscious mind.
The cognitive approach: believes our thinking is what influences behavior
The Sociocultural approach: believes the rules or exectations we follow are strongly influenced by a group within our culture.
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