Claire DeBenedetto

There are seven perspectives to psychology. The first is biological

which explains that the cause of behavior is your brain. If you want to
change a behavior you have to change the way your brain functions.
The second is behaviorism which shows how the environment around
you impacts the way you act. The way you are compensated and
reprimanded effects the way you act as well. The third is cognitive
which is based on a mental process. Examples of it are speaking and
thinking. The fourth is humanistic which explains how people are good
and can pick freely. This shows how humans develop and grow. The
fifth is psychodynamic which is based on inner forces and
unconsciousness. The sixth is sociocultural which is based on social
influences in our communities and country. The final perspective is
evolutionary which shows how mental abilities can change over time.
Every perspective can explain each of Jons behaviors. The
biological aspect comes into play in every one of his actions. He uses
his brain to make every decision in his life. Behaviorism can explain
why he has his substance abuse problem based upon the death of his
friend and his alcohol problem based upon his parents actions. That
shows how the environment around you can impact the way you act.
The cognitive perspective explains why he was arrested. He found out
by his mental process that his best friend was dating his ex, which
drove him to fight. His humanistic part explains why he wants a
healthy relationship and a steady job. He would like to make good
decisions and choose his future, but he has obstacles in his way. His
drug addiction is an example of the psychodynamic perspective. He
cannot help his addiction. Him being from a lower class is an example
of sociocultural. The stereotypes and surroundings prevent him from
getting ahead in life. He has cut all ties to his family as he grows older
and struggles to change his life for the better. That is an example of
evolutionary perspective.