Which of the Following Approaches to Personality Is MOST Firmly

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following approaches to personality is MOST firmly rooted in empirical research?

• A) behavioral approach
• B) psychoanalytic approach
• C) humanistic approach
• D) cognitive approach

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications designed to improve symptoms of depressive disorders by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior by examining the influence of societal norms and cultural values.

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a variety of things, beyond the norm for everyday concerns.