A Person Is Asked to Listen to the Clicking of a Metronome

question 169

Multiple Choice

A person is asked to listen to the clicking of a metronome and then to report exactly what she heard. This type of research would be typical in which of the following schools of psychology?

• A) psychoanalysis
• B) functionalism
• C) behaviourism
• D) structuralism

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Definitions:

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes psychological, physical, or emotional distress or harm, often leading to lasting mental health issues.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy and concern, offering comfort and reassurance during times of stress.

Repression

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, wherein unpleasant memories, desires, or thoughts are excluded from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to manage anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.