The _____ Focuses on the Total Person and the Uniqueness

question 96

Multiple Choice

The _____ focuses on the total person and the uniqueness of his or her psychological makeup.

• A) hedonic perspective
• B) nomothetic perspective
• C) idiographic perspective
• D) utilitarian perspective

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology which posits that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts, originating from Sigmund Freud's work.

Third-Wave Therapies

A group of psychotherapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on mindfulness, acceptance, and psychological flexibility.

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within one's self, arising from opposing demands or impulses.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which the patient verbalizes thoughts as they come to mind, without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious processes and conflicts.