Several Psychodynamic Assumptions Have Gained Considerable Acceptance

question 60

Multiple Choice

Several psychodynamic assumptions have gained considerable acceptance. Which of the following is NOT one of the accepted assumptions?

• A)Unconscious forces can influence behaviour.
• B)Sexual and aggressive impulses are the driving force of behaviour.
• C)Early childhood experiences can influence adult personality.
• D)Internal conflict can play a key role in generating psychological distress.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors perceive stimuli from the environment, leading to immediate and basic experiences.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Primary Odours

Fundamental categories of smell that are universally recognized, such as fruity, floral, spicy, or putrid, believed to be the building blocks of all scent experiences.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and initiating the sense of smell.