The Type of Psychologist Who Would Be MOST Likely to Study

question 212

Multiple Choice

The type of psychologist who would be MOST likely to study rats in a laboratory setting would be a

• A) behaviorist.
• B) structuralist.
• C) psychoanalyst.
• D) Gestalt psychologist.

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Definitions:

Depressive Schema

Cognitive patterns and beliefs that predispose individuals to perceive the world and themselves in a negative light, often associated with depression.

Learned Helplessness

The cognitive, motivational, and emotional deficits that follow a perceived lack of control over important aversive events.

Negative Schema

Persistent and pervasive patterns of thought that shape the way an individual interprets and understands the world, often leading to pessimistic views or expectations.

Depressing Memories

Recollections from the past that evoke feelings of sadness, despair, or hopelessness.