Consensus Is the Collective Opinion of a Group,even Though Each

question 44

True/False

Consensus is the collective opinion of a group,even though each member may not agree with every aspect of the decision.

Understand the influence of historical figures and schools of thought on the field of psychology.

Identify the principles and techniques of behaviorism in altering human behavior.

Recognize the focus of structuralism on consciousness and its elements.

Differentiate among the foundational psychological perspectives: psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism, and structuralism.

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Definitions:

Incentives

External objects or external goals, rather than internal drives, that motivate behaviors.

Drive Reduction

A motivation theory that suggests behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives of tension or arousal that arise from unmet needs.

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain to satisfy their biological and psychological needs.

Optimal Arousal

A theory suggesting there is a level of arousal that is ideal for facilitating optimal performance on a task or activity.