The Galtonian Tradition in Psychology Can Be Described as

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Galtonian tradition in psychology can be described as

• A)associationistic.
• B)focused on the distribution of psychological characteristics in large numbers of individuals in a population.
• C)focused on understanding the processes of the individual human mind.
• D)focused on understanding abnormal experiences to inform us about normal experiences.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A side effect of certain medications, particularly antipsychotics, characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by reducing or alleviating symptoms.

Serotonin Syndrome

A potentially life-threatening condition resulting from an excessive amount of serotonin in the body, often due to drug interactions or overdose.

Transference

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where a patient redirects feelings and desires originally felt towards a significant person to the therapist.