The five major theoretical perspectives in psychology are biological, learning,
cognitive, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Each one of
these perspectives searches for answers about behavior through different
techniques and through looking for answers to different kinds of questions.
Due to the different approaches, each perspective form their own
assumptions and explanations. Some perspectives are widely accepted
while others struggle for acceptance. Biological perspective "The premise
behind the biological perspective in psychology is that all actions, feelings,
and thoughts are associated with bodily events." Biological psychologists
examine how all of the electrical impulses, hormones, and chemicals
flowing through the body can effect behavior and how changes to these
bodily functions can change behavior. They are concerned with how the
aspects of biology effect peoples' emotions, learning abilities, and their
perception of events. One of the major theories of biological psychology is
that "We cannot know ourselves if we do not know our bodies." Through
application of this theory, biological psychologists strive to understand the
relationship between the mind and body and they influence sickness or
health. It is believed that poor health can lead to negative attitudes while
poor attitudes can lead to poor health. Biological psychologists research
and study the correlatio...