What are the major psychological perspectives tested on the AP Psychology exam?
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What are the major psychological perspectives tested on the AP Psychology exam?
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The major perspectives are biological, which explains behavior through genetics, brain structures, neurotransmitters, and hormones; behavioral, which focuses on observable behavior shaped by conditioning and reinforcement; cognitive, which examines mental processes like memory, thinking, and problem solving; psychodynamic, which emphasizes unconscious motives and early childhood experiences from Freud's tradition; humanistic, which focuses on free will, self-actualization, and personal growth; evolutionary, which explains behavior as adaptations for survival and reproduction; and sociocul
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