In the Late Twentieth Century, Psychology __________

question 146

Multiple Choice

In the late twentieth century, psychology __________.

• A) expanded dramatically
• B) stagnated
• C) contracted slightly
• D) contracted dramatically

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

Psychodynamic Theories

Theories that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality and behavior.

Behavioral Theories

Refer to a range of theories in psychology that emphasize the importance of observable behaviors and the ways in which they are learned.

Anal-retentive Trait

A personality characteristic associated with those who are excessively orderly, neat, rigid, and controlling, stemming from Freudian psychoanalytic theory regarding psychosexual development stages.