Whenever a Child Has a Tantrum, His Mother Has Learned

question 122

Multiple Choice

Whenever a child has a tantrum, his mother has learned to put the child in his bedroom and close the door in order to get away from his yelling and screaming. This is an example of:

• A) conditioned escape.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) conditioned avoidance.
• D) perseveration.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, it represents the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Libido

A term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy created by the survival and sexual instincts.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior and feelings.

Psychological Energy

A concept referring to the mental or emotional strength and vitality that drives individual motivation and behavior.