Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Emphasized

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be emphasized by the psychoanalytic perspective as a cause of mood disorders?

• A) Lack of positive reinforcement from parents
• B) Feelings of abandonment or rejection in childhood
• C) A ruminative coping style that was modeled by parents
• D) An accumulation of stress from interpersonal and social events

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Definitions:

Behaviorist Framework

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal factors like thoughts and feelings.

Psychologists

Professionals specialized in the study of the mind and behavior.

Accommodation

A cognitive process identified by Piaget, involving altering one's existing schemas or ideas as a result of new information or experiences.

Existing Schema

Describes the pre-existing cognitive framework or set of ideas that individuals use to organize and interpret information.