The Difference Between the Psychoanalytic Perspective and the Behavioral Perspective

question 32

Multiple Choice

The difference between the psychoanalytic perspective and the behavioral perspective on psychological disorders is that:

• A)the behavioral perspective looks at abnormal behaviors as symptoms of an underlying problem.
• B)the psychoanalytic perspective rejects the idea that prior experiences can have a profound effect on current psychological functioning.
• C)the behavioral perspective views the abnormal behavior itself as the problem.
• D)the psychoanalytic perspective holds individuals responsible for their abnormal behavior.

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Definitions:

Tactile Hallucinations

The perception of touch or sensation on the skin that has no physical cause, often experienced in certain psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Bathing/Hygiene

The practice of maintaining cleanliness of the body for health and well-being.

Cerebral Function

The array of activities carried out by the brain, encompassing both cognitive functions such as thinking and emotional responses.

Wandering

Aimless or purposeless movement often exhibited by individuals with cognitive impairments like dementia.