Freud's Theories Differed Radically from the Views of American Psychologists

question 76

Multiple Choice

Freud's theories differed radically from the views of American psychologists of his time because of ________.

• A) their emphasis on environmental learning as the source for most personality characteristics
• B) the emphasis they placed on Eastern philosophies and culture
• C) their extensive use of laboratory research to support their claims
• D) the emphasis they placed on unconscious processes

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Definitions:

Acculturate

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.

Binge Eating Disorder

An eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, usually quickly and to the point of discomfort.

Alexithymic

Describes individuals who have difficulty identifying and describing their emotions and distinguishing between emotions and bodily sensations.

Self-Worth

A person's overall sense of their value or worth.