In the Early Part of the 1900s,psychologists Who Broke Down

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the early part of the 1900s,psychologists who broke down thought processes into their basic elements or functions were called structuralists or functionalists.What term might we use to describe psychologists in today's world who are similarly interested in understanding human thought processes?

• A) cognitive psychologists
• B) evolutionary psychologists
• C) humanistic psychologists
• D) psychodynamic psychologists

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories that explain behavior and personality in terms of unconscious energy dynamics within the individual.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population is due to genetic differences among individuals.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.