The American Core Value of ________ Is Central to the Belief

question 26

Multiple Choice

The American core value of ________ is central to the belief that people can always improve themselves.

• A) efficiency
• B) progress
• C) practicality
• D) activity
• E) success

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder in which a person persistently avoids social relationships and shows little emotional expression.

Cognitive Peculiarities

Unique characteristics or features of an individual's cognitive process, including thinking, understanding, learning, and memory.

Odd Personality Disorders

A cluster of personality disorders characterized by eccentric behavior, including Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders.