Lightner Witmer Is Credited with Establishing

question 24

Multiple Choice

Lightner Witmer is credited with establishing

• A) the first clinical psychology clinic in the United States
• B) the practice of psychotherapy in the United States
• C) the medical specialty of psychiatry in the United States
• D) psychoanalysis as a specialty in the United States

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Definitions:

Attachment

A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, typically discussed in the context of developmental psychology.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of self, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and awareness of one's abilities, appearance, and personality.

Personality Development

The growth and development of a person’s character and personality traits through life experiences.

Internal Working Model

A cognitive framework comprising mental representations for understanding the world, self, and others, developed from early attachment experiences.