Functionalism Has Been Criticized Because It

question 69

Multiple Choice

Functionalism has been criticized because it:

• A) did not include elements of the nature/nurture debate
• B) sometimes lacked scientific rigor
• C) focused on narrow parts of problems rather than on the whole
• D) did not take into account the way children process information

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapy

A form of depth psychology, its primary focus is to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension.

Client-Centered Therapy

A humanistic psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers, focusing on providing a supportive environment that encourages self-discovery and personal growth.

Psychodynamic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (such as desires, thoughts, and conflicts) in human behavior and development.

Interpretive Insights

Deep understandings or interpretations typically derived from analysis or reflection.