Vygotsky Argued That Complex Mental Operations Exist First in the Social

question 108

Multiple Choice

Vygotsky argued that complex mental operations exist first in the social world and are then internalized. He described this as movement from the __________ to the __________.

• A) ego; superego
• B) intermental; intramental
• C) model; child
• D) microsystem; mesosystem

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Definitions:

Individual Psychotherapy

A form of psychotherapy where a single client works one-on-one with a therapist to explore feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, and work through challenging or influential memories.

Types of Group Therapy

Group therapy can be diverse, including support groups, cognitive-behavioral therapy groups, psychoeducational groups, and skills development groups, each serving different therapeutic purposes.

Flooding

A psychological treatment method for phobias and anxiety that involves exposing the patient to their fear object or context in a controlled environment, without any gradual buildup.

Behavior Therapy Technique

Intervention strategies in psychology that seek to modify maladaptive behaviors through the application of learning principles.