The Humanistic and Behavioural Perspectives Are Similar in That

question 129

Multiple Choice

The humanistic and behavioural perspectives are similar in that

• A)both acknowledge the importance of the environment
• B)both acknowledge the importance of aggressive impulses
• C)both focus on unconscious factors
• D)both assume that human nature is essentially good

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Definitions:

Phineas Gage

A historically significant patient whose personality changes after a brain injury helped scientists understand the brain's role in personality and behavior.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiences involving hearing sounds—most commonly voices—that are not present in the external environment.

Muscle Spasms

Involuntary contractions of a muscle or group of muscles, often causing pain or discomfort.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Specialists in psychology who focus on how evolution has shaped the mind and behavior over millennia.