In a Classic Experiment (Barker, Dembo, & Lewin, 1941) Researchers

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment (Barker, Dembo, & Lewin, 1941) researchers prevented children from playing with attractive toys. Once the children gained access to the toys, they behaved destructively, smashing the toys and throwing them against the wall. These results demonstrate the power of __________ to increase aggression.

• A) absolute deprivation
• B) frustration
• C) social learning
• D) aggressive stimuli

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Definitions:

Personality Structures

The organized patterns of behaviors and attitudes that make up an individual's distinctive personality, as seen in theories such as Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

Persona

An aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, referring to the ethical or moral part of the personality structure.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud, centered around understanding unconscious thoughts and behaviors through techniques like dream interpretation and free association.