In-Depth Information About a Single Individual Is the Type of Information

question 140

Multiple Choice

In-depth information about a single individual is the type of information gathered when psychologists use

• A) laboratory observation.
• B) the case study method.
• C) the survey method.
• D) naturalistic observation.

Understand Freud's psychoanalytic theories, including the structure of personality and stages of psychosexual development.

Understand Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages and the concept of crises in personality development.

Identify and describe basic principles of behaviorism, including classical and operant conditioning.

Understand the impact of psychoanalytic and psychosocial theories on the perception of human development and motivation.

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to make internal attributions for the behavior of others and external attributions for our own behavior.

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors, such as the situation or other people, rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-Affirmation Theory

The idea that people respond less defensively to threats to one aspect of themselves if they think about another valued aspect of themselves.

Praise Themselves

The act of expressing approval or admiration for one's own achievements or qualities.