Observation Remains One of the Most Reliable Means of Making

question 47

Multiple Choice

Observation remains one of the most reliable means of making judgments about other people but it ____.

• A)is rarely valid
• B)requires subjectivity from the participant
• C)can be time consuming and biased
• D)lacks consistency over time

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Definitions:

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology.

Dreams

Mental experiences during sleep involving imagery, emotions, and thoughts, often considered significant in understanding subconscious desires and processing emotions.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or guilt by denying or distorting reality.