The Difference between Trial Courts and Appellate Courts. LCCR/EF focuses on federal appellate courts, because the outcome of appeals cases have the potential to affect large numbers of people. Trial Court. Federal trial courts are called district courts. Federal appellate courts are called courts of appeals. Cases can be further appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Psychology Perspectives At a Glance. 1  There are many different ways of thinking about human behavior. 2  Some researchers focus on one specific perspective, such as the biological perspective, while others take a more eclectic approach that incorporates multiple points of view.
Chapter 15 examines four perspectives on personality. Psychoanalytic theory emphasizes the unconscious and irrational aspects of personality. Trait theory led to advances in techniques for evaluating and describing personality. Humanistic theory draws attention to the concept of self and to the human potential for healthy growth. The social-cognitive perspective emphasizes the effects of our interactions with the environment.