Match the perspective in Column 1 to the corresponding question in Column 2. A. Positive psychology At what age do children begi
n to use language? B. Biopsychology How do adolescent brains develop? C. Cognitive psychology How can I lead a happier life? D. Social psychology How do our thoughts affect our self-concept? E. Developmental psychology How can we reduce prejudice?
1. At what age do children begin to use language?---> <em>E. Developmental Psychology </em><span> Developmental psychology refers to a branch of psychology that investigates the physical, psychological, neurological, cognitive, social and moral growth and development individuals go through during their entire lifespan, from birth to death. Developmental psychologists investigate topics such as language acquisition in childhood, </span>bio<span>psychological changes experienced by adolescents, cognitive functioning in old age, etc.
2. </span>How do adolescent brains develop?---> <span><em>B. Biopsychology </em>
Bio</span>psychology refers to branch of psychology that investigates the biological basis or influence on our behavior. Specifically, biopsychology examines how brain anatomy and function influence our behavior, how hormones influence our behavior, how physical deformities in the brain affect behavior, the role of genetics in behavior, etc. A biopsychologist might study topics such as the effect of suffering a stroke on behavior and cognition, how brain abnormalities are linked to mental or learning difficulties, the influence of genetics on personality, etc. <span> 3. </span>How can I lead a happier life?---> <span><em>A. Positive psychology</em>
Positive psychology is the scientific study of human happiness, optimal functioning, and qualities that enable humans to thrive and lead fulfilling lives. Positive psychology most commonly teaches us how to live a happy and rewarding life, and how to appreciate our own innate qualities and virtues. Unlike other areas of psychology, p</span>ositive psychology focuses on strengths that a person has and fortifying those strengths, rather than focusing on limitations. <span> 4. </span>How do our thoughts affect our self-concept?---> <em>C. Cognitive psychology</em><span>
Cognitive psychology is an area of psychology that focuses on human thoughts, perceptions, memory, attention, appraisals, etc. Cognitive psychologists investigate topics such as memory capacity, cognitive biases, how our thoughts affects our self-perception, etc.
5. </span>How can we reduce prejudice?---> <em>D. </em><em>Social psychology</em>
Social psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on a broad range of topics such as: group behavior and influences on individual behavior and beliefs, prejudice, discrimination, interactions between individuals and how they vary across cultures, etc. Furthermore, social psychology provides insight into the causes of prejudice and discrimination, and what can be done to reduce it.
Zone of Proximal Development or better known as ZPD talks about the difference between what a person, who is learning something new, is able to perform it without help and what he or she is able to achieve with the help of a guide who is trying to encourage him or her.
The correct answer would be option E, Taking attention away from real work.
According to goal setting theory, goal setting helps motivate you by doing all except taking attention away from the real work.
Explanation:
In a goal setting theory, the action plan is developed. The individual or the group of people who are involved in this process are being motivated by setting a goal and developing an action plan to reach that goal.
Many strategies can be used to reach the goal. The most important criteria in the goal setting is SMART criteria. This goal setting criteria ensure that the goal is SMART, which means the following:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound
By setting goals, an individual or a group of individuals get a clear direction, and the persistence increases, strategies and action plans motivate and give a path to people to reach towards the goal. BUT it does not take the attention away from real work, rather it makes the person more focused and clear about the goal.
I believe the answer is: <span> B. Exploiting the colonies for profit </span> (the central American region was known for various agricultural commodities that are popular in European continent such as their coffee beans, tropical fruits, latex, etc. By colonizing the central American region, the british could obtain these commodities at cheaper prices and obtain higher profit from other European countries)
