Scientific Explanations Usually Involve Analysis on a Simpler or More

question 47

Multiple Choice

Scientific explanations usually involve analysis on a simpler or more basic level of organization than that of the structure or function to be explained. This approach is known as

• A) conservation.
• B) reductionism.
• C) levels of analysis.
• D) contextualism.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in client-centered therapy suggesting therapists should offer their clients acceptance and support regardless of what the client says or does.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way of uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Behavior Therapy

Therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors.

Psychoanalysis

Therapeutic orientation developed by Sigmund Freud that employs free association, dream analysis, and transference to uncover repressed feelings.