Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by the Term

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is meant by the term "psychoanalysis"?

• A) It is a theory of the unconscious.
• B) It is a therapy for treating psychological disorders.
• C) It is both a therapy for treating psychological disorders and a theory of personality.
• D) It is a theory of personality.

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Definitions:

Needs Hierarchy

A motivational theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from most to least important.

Physiological Needs

Basic bodily requirements for human survival, such as air, food, water, shelter, and clothing, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher recognized for his significant contributions to psychology and the philosophy of pragmatism.