Which of the Following Is NOT an Emphasis Shared by All

question 387

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an emphasis shared by all psychodynamic theories?

• A) an emphasis on unconscious thoughts and feelings from childhood that later form characteristic habits, conflicts, and often self-defeating behaviour
• B) an emphasis on the role of early childhood experiences
• C) an emphasis on adult experiences as the cause of ongoing problems
• D) an emphasis on unconscious processes within the mind

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Hypotheses

Theories in psychoanalysis that attempt to explain human behavior in terms of inner conflicts, drives, and unconscious motives.

Freudian Theories

Psychological theories developed by Sigmund Freud that focus on unconscious desires, childhood experiences, and the structure of the personality.

Empirical Research

A method of acquiring knowledge based on observation or experimentation, as opposed to theory or logic.

Melanie Klein

An Austrian-British psychoanalyst who pioneered the theory and technique of psychoanalytic child therapy and introduced the concept of the paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions.