Approaches That Attempt to Explain Observable Behavior by Investigating Mental

question 154

Multiple Choice

Approaches that attempt to explain observable behavior by investigating mental processes and structures that cannot be directly observed by individuals fall under _____ psychology.

• A)psychoanalytic
• B)behavioral
• C)cognitive
• D)biological

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Definitions:

Collective Aggression

Unified aggression by a group of individuals, who may not even know one another, against another individual or group.

Spontaneous Anger

A sudden and intense emotional response of anger that arises unexpectedly, often triggered by a perceived wrong or injustice.

Type A Behaviour

A pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, ambition, impatience, aggressiveness, and a fast-paced lifestyle, often linked to stress and heart disease.

Disinhibited

The reduction or absence of restraint over one's emotions, impulses, or behaviors, often resulting in actions that are spontaneous or considered socially inappropriate.