In Perls' Theory of Psychopathology,the Layer or Level of Psychopathology

question 64

Multiple Choice

In Perls' theory of psychopathology,the layer or level of psychopathology that entails experiencing the deadness of parts of ourselves that have been disowned is:

• A)the impasse.
• B)the phobic.
• C)the implosive.
• D)the phony.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the importance of mental processes in how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.

Learning Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes the role of experience and learning in shaping behavior.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines how social and cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.