Contributions of the Psychodynamic Perspective Include All of the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

Contributions of the psychodynamic perspective include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)a way to understand and treat certain types of psychological disorders.
• B)a way to understand such phenomena as prejudice and aggression.
• C)a revolutionary effect on 20th-century thinking not only in psychology but in related fields as well.
• D)a way to look at behavior in a more concrete,objective fashion.

Debunk common myths surrounding HIV transmission.

Understand the contributors and concepts of psychoanalytic theory extending beyond Freud.

Comprehend the distinctions between Freudian and neo-Freudian approaches to psychoanalysis.

Recognize Adler's theories of social interest, inferiority, and lifestyle.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The enhancement of a group’s prevailing inclinations through discussion within the group.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Mimicking

Mimicking involves imitating or copying someone else's actions, speech, or expressions, often as a way to learn, fit in, or as a form of social interaction.

Natural Mimicry

The adaptive resemblance of one species to another, which provides protection or other advantages in the natural environment.