The View That Aggression Stems from an Innate 'Death Instinct

question 19

Multiple Choice

The view that aggression stems from an innate 'death instinct' (Thanatos) is the ________ approach.

• A) social learning
• B) psychodynamic
• C) ethological
• D) evolutionary

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Developmental Task

A concept in psychology that refers to the challenges and tasks that individuals face as part of their social and psychological development throughout their lives.

Infancy

The period in a child's life from birth to 12 months, a critical time for growth and development.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior, with the goals of self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where the patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.