Joseph, a Student in the Abnormal Psychology Class, Says, "Why

question 50

Multiple Choice

Joseph, a student in the abnormal psychology class, says, "Why are we studying Freud? All he ever talked about was sex and his theory is totally outdated!" A valid response from his professor would be ____.

• A) "I agree. Your assessment of Freud's theory is correct."
• B) "Let me show you how all of Freud's theories have been supported by modern research."
• C) "Freud's focus on early childhood experiences, the role of the unconscious, and the use of insight continue to assert a pervasive impact on mental health practice."
• D) "Freud's emphasis on sexuality as a precipitating factor in all mental disorders has been found to be totally valid."

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Definitions:

High Distinctiveness

A feature or attribute that makes an individual or object stand out significantly from others in the same category or context.

Kelley's Covariation Model

A theory in psychology that describes the way people assign reasons to events by evaluating the event's consistency, distinctiveness, and the level of agreement among observers.

Internal Factor

Psychological or physiological conditions within an individual that influence their behaviors and decisions.

External Factor

Influences that impact an individual or organization but originate outside of their control.