Behaviorism Shares with Psychoanalytic Theory the Premise That the Study

question 12

Multiple Choice

Behaviorism shares with psychoanalytic theory the premise that the study of humans starts with the recognition that

• A) Humans are animals
• B) Humans live and act in response to the unconscious
• C) To act in a socially acceptable ways, humans must experience punishment
• D) Humans develop through biologically determined stages

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Definitions:

Learning Approach

A theoretical perspective focusing on how individuals acquire new behaviors, skills, attitudes, or knowledge through interactions with their environment.

Abnormal Behaviors

are actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or normal within a culture or society, often indicating a possible psychological disorder.

Psychoanalytic Model

A psychological framework which posits that human behavior is driven by unconscious desires, wishes, and conflicts, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities that leads to avoidance behavior.