While Freud Might Explain an Individual's Depression by Focusing on the Person's

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Multiple Choice

While Freud might explain an individual's depression by focusing on the person's unconscious thoughts,a physiological psychologist might focus instead on a chemical imbalance in the brain.This difference in explanations BEST illustrates the text's unifying theme of

• A) psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
• B) heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
• C) psychology is theoretically diverse.
• D) psychology is empirical.

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Definitions:

Proactive Personalities

Individuals who are naturally inclined to take initiative and effect change in their environment, rather than just reacting to it.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently without needing to be prompted by others.

Effect Change

To cause a significant difference or alteration in a situation or condition.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.