One of the Main Differences Between the Psychoanalytic View and the Social

question 108

Multiple Choice

One of the main differences between the psychoanalytic view and the social cognitive view is

• A) the social cognitive view allows for testing whereas the psychoanalytic view does not.
• B) that the mind is more important to the psychoanalyst than the cognitivist.
• C) the psychoanalytic view requires feedback from clients and the social cognitive view does not.
• D) the social cognitive view is more abstract than the psychoanalytic view.
• E) the social cognitive view derived from the humanistic theories, and the psychoanalytic view derived from biological theories.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood glucose; involved in the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and stress response.

Eustress

Positive stress which is perceived as beneficial for the experiencer, often associated with improved performance or well-being.

Activating Event

An incident in the external environment or a thought that triggers a psychological response.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is a theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, including stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.