If a Psychologist Is Interested in Understanding How Unconscious Thought

question 62

Multiple Choice

If a psychologist is interested in understanding how unconscious thought informs perception of parental involvement, she should take the ________ approach to studying personality.

• A) trait
• B) psychoanalytic
• C) humanistic
• D) cognitive

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Definitions:

Programmed

The state of having been designed or set up according to a predetermined plan or set of instructions, often used in the context of machinery, computers, or behavioral interventions.

Cellular Modification Theory

A hypothesis in neuroscience suggesting that changes in brain cells' structure or function underpin learning and memory.

Neural Circuits

Complex networks of neurons that work together to process information and execute functions necessary for life and behavior.

Habituation

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in responsiveness.