Which of the Following Is NOT an Emphasis Shared by All

question 387

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an emphasis shared by all psychodynamic theories?

• A) an emphasis on unconscious thoughts and feelings from childhood that later form characteristic habits, conflicts, and often self-defeating behaviour
• B) an emphasis on the role of early childhood experiences
• C) an emphasis on adult experiences as the cause of ongoing problems
• D) an emphasis on unconscious processes within the mind

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Human Mind

The set of cognitive faculties that enables consciousness, perception, thinking, judgement, and memory—a characteristic of humans but not of all living things.

Cognitive Effort

The mental energy used in the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Objects

Physical items or entities that can be perceived or understood by the senses or through cognitive processes.