The Definitions of Families Have Evolved Over Time to Reflect

question 46

Multiple Choice

The definitions of families have evolved over time to reflect the new realities of Canadian contemporary life. Which term was included in the census definition as late as 2011?

• A)stepfamily
• B)nuclear
• C) blended
• D) intact

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Definitions:

Structuralism

An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the most basic components of thoughts and sensations.

Behaviourism

A theory of learning which states that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, and it focuses on observable behaviors over internal events like thinking.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychopathology founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes, early childhood experiences, and the exploration of dreams and fantasies.

Carl Rogers

A psychologist who founded humanistic psychology and developed theories of the self, client-centered therapy, and conditions for personal growth.