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Choose an aging research topic of interest. Describe what the research focus would be if you were a postpositivist compared to an interpretivist or critical theorist. For each paradigm, describe different types of methodologies that might be appropriate to address your research question. What do you think are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each paradigm?
Psychodynamic Theory
A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, as well as the importance of childhood experiences.
Repression
A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from awareness.
Autobiographical Memory
A type of memory system consisting of episodes recollected from an individual's life, based on a combination of episodic (personal experiences) and semantic (general knowledge and facts) memory.
Personal Identity
An individual's unique sense of self, shaped by personal choices, experiences, and various social factors.
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