When Lucianne Opens a Gift from Her Uncle John, She

question 8

Multiple Choice

When Lucianne opens a gift from her Uncle John, she discovers that he has given her his prized toy soldier collection. She smiles and thanks her uncle for the gift. At the same time she is thinking, "Yuck! What will I ever do with this?!" Based on this information, Lucianne must be at least:

• A) 4 years old
• B) 9 years old
• C) 13 years old
• D) 17 years old

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs in the shape of a pyramid, with the most fundamental needs at the bottom.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological theory that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of mental processes in how people process information, perceive, remember, and learn.