Which "Newer" Area of Psychology Is Most Similar to the "Older

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which "newer" area of psychology is most similar to the "older" school of thought known as functionalism

• A) evolutionary psychology 
• B) humanistic psychology 
• C) clinical psychology 
• D) positive psychology

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Definitions:

Test-retest Reliability

A measure of consistency where the same test is administered to the same group at two different points in time to assess its stability over time.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts scores on some criterion measure.

Typology

A systematic classification or study of types that shares common characteristics.

Assessment

Process of gathering information about a person’s symptoms and their possible causes.