Psychology (4th Edition)
Psychology (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780205972241
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 1TC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether violence is a part of human nature.

Concept Introduction:

There is not a single perspective that is used to explain all the mental processes and human behavior. There are total seven modern perspectives such as psychodynamic perspective, humanistic perspective, behavioral perspective, cognitive perspective, evolutionary perspective, biopsychological perspective and sociocultural perspective. Violence is a broad term which includes act that results from a powerful relationship such as intimidation and threats, acts or neglect of omission.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether violent behavior is something that can someday be removed from human behavior or at the very least be controlled.

Introduction:

Even today it is not a single perspective that is used to explain all the mental and behavior. There are total seven modern perspectives such as psychodynamic perspective, behavioral perspective, humanistic perspective, cognitive perspective, sociocultural perspective, biopsychological perspective, and evolutionary perspective. Violent behavior is any behavior that harms or threatens or injures others or destroys their property. It often includes verbal threat but eventually escalates to physical harm.

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