Westen Defines All of These as Fundamental Postulates of Modern

question 22

Multiple Choice

Westen defines all of these as fundamental postulates of modern psychoanalytic theory EXCEPT

• A)the unconscious still plays a large role in life, although not as important as Freud believed.
• B)behavior often reflects compromises in conflicts between motives, emotions, and thoughts.
• C)childhood plays a relatively minor role, irrelevant for studying adult relationship styles.
• D)mental representations of the self and relationships guide interactions with others.

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Definitions:

Metamemory Skills

An individual's awareness of their own memory abilities and strategies, involved in monitoring and controlling memory processes.

Abstract Traits

Personality or cognitive attributes that are not directly observable but are inferred from behavior, including traits like intelligence or creativity.

Internal Traits

Characteristic or qualities within a person that influence their behavior and attitude, often considered part of one's personality.

Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

An extreme form of normal separation anxiety that is characterized by anxiety about separating from parents; SAD often takes the form of school refusal.