The Body of Law Created by Court Decisions Rendered by Judges

question 9

Multiple Choice

The body of law created by court decisions rendered by judges is called ________ law.

• A) precedent
• B) statutory
• C) common
• D) tort

Recognize the methods Freud used to access the unconscious mind and those he did not.

Identify the levels of consciousness as described by Freud (conscious, preconscious, unconscious).

Distinguish between the various defense mechanisms and their functions in psychoanalytic theory.

Grasp the principles that govern the operations of the ego and id.

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Definitions:

Hardwired Heuristics

Ingrained rules of thumb or cognitive shortcuts humans use to make decisions or solve problems quickly, based on evolutionary psychology.

Behavioral Changes

Modifications or adjustments to personal actions or reactions that can have various triggers, including health interventions, environmental shifts, or personal decisions.

Information

Data, knowledge, or insights that can be used for making decisions, informing oneself or others, or as a means to understand various aspects of reality.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often used in problem-solving and decision-making processes.