Question

Match the perspective in Column 1 to the corresponding question in Column 2. A. Positive psychology At what age do children begin 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?

Answer 1

A. Positive psychology At what age do children begin to use language?

Answer 2

1. At what age do children begin to use language?---> E. Developmental Psychology

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, biopsychological changes experienced by adolescents, cognitive functioning in old age, etc. 

2. How do adolescent brains develop?---> B. Biopsychology 

Biopsychology 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. 

3. How can I lead a happier life?---> A. Positive psychology

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, positive psychology focuses on strengths that a person has and fortifying those strengths, rather than focusing on limitations.

4. How do our thoughts affect our self-concept?---> C. Cognitive psychology

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. How can we reduce prejudice?---> D. Social psychology

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.