Differential Association Theory Is a Behavioristic Theory

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True/False

Differential association theory is a behavioristic theory.

Understand the concepts and dynamics of Freudian psychology, including the structure of personality and psychosexual stages.

Identify and describe various defense mechanisms and their role in personality according to psychoanalytic theory.

Comprehend the distinction between conscious, preconscious, and unconscious mind segments as per Freud's theory.

Recognize the influence of psychoanalytic theory on the perception of self and others.

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Definitions:

Explanatory Style

A way of explaining to ourselves ourrelative lack of control over our environment. An optimistic explanatory style can prevent learned helplessness; a pessimisticexplanatory style spreads helplessness to all facets of life.

Recovery

Recovery is the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after experiencing illness, addiction, or trauma.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, triggered by traumatic experiences or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Operant Behavior

A type of learned behavior that is controlled by the consequences that follow it, including rewards and punishments.