A Basic Purpose of Science Is to

question 18

Multiple Choice

A basic purpose of science is to

• A) achieve theory.
• B) identify facts.
• C) replace prejudicial statements by authority figures.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Sigmund Freud

A founding figure in psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, dreams, and psychosexual development.

Psychological Thought

The theories, principles, and concepts that form the basis of psychology as a scientific discipline.

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology and anthropology that explains social institutions and structures by the role they play in society.