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Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
1. Introduction to Psychology
Contemporary Psychology: Putting it All Together
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Which perspective focuses on the biological bases for universal mental characteristics that all humans share?
A
Evolutionary perspective
B
Biopsychosocial perspective
C
Gestalt approach
D
Sociocultural approach

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Identify the key term in the question: 'biological bases for universal mental characteristics'. This suggests a focus on how biology influences behavior and mental processes that are common across all humans.
Consider the different psychological perspectives provided as options: Evolutionary perspective, Biopsychosocial perspective, Gestalt approach, and Sociocultural approach.
Understand that the Evolutionary perspective in psychology examines how evolutionary processes like natural selection influence behaviors and mental processes that are universal among humans.
Recognize that the Biopsychosocial perspective integrates biological, psychological, and social factors, but does not specifically focus on universal mental characteristics.
Conclude that the Evolutionary perspective is the most relevant to the question as it directly addresses the biological bases for universal mental characteristics shared by all humans.
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