The Psychoanalytic View of the Importance of Early Experiences for Personality

question 38

Multiple Choice

The psychoanalytic view of the importance of early experiences for personality development can be contrasted with (i.e., is unlike)

• A) trait theory.
• B) social cognitive theory.
• C) both (a) and (b).
• D) neither (a) nor (b).

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Definitions:

Organisms

Living entities that can function autonomously, consisting of one or more cells.

Responses

Reactions or replies to stimuli or events, which can be physiological, emotional, or behavioral.

Behaviourism

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and their environmental determinants.

Humanism

An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters.