​A Driving Force in the Development of Humanistic Psychology Was

question 127

True/False

​A driving force in the development of humanistic psychology was that behaviorism and psychoanalysis ignored unique aspects of humanity.

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data received by the sensory organs (e.g., eyes, ears, skin, nose, tongue) that is then interpreted by the brain to form perceptions of the environment.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, to the cerebral cortex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and the processing of emotional memories.

Galvanic Skin Response

Galvanic Skin Response is a method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin, which varies with its moisture level; often used to gauge emotional arousal.