Theorists Within the Psychodynamic Tradition Would Agree That

question 153

Multiple Choice

Theorists within the psychodynamic tradition would agree that:

• A) humans are rational decision makers.
• B) personality development is smooth and continuous.
• C) psychologists need to rely on objective rather than subjective methods.
• D) adult personalities and ongoing problems are formed primarily by experiences in early childhood.

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Definitions:

Sensation

Sensation is the process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment, serving as the foundation for perception.

Pain Receptors

Specialized nerve endings that transduce pain stimuli into nerve signals that are interpreted by the brain as the sensation of pain.

Anticipation

The act of expecting or predicting something to happen based on prior knowledge or cues.

Sensations

The immediate experiences generated from the stimulation of sensory organs by external stimuli.