Which of the Following Is Not One of the Themes

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the themes that describe functionalist ideas?

• A)understand the function of the mind
• B)wanted psychology to be a practical applied science
• C)were opposed to study of animals and children
• D)more interested in what made people different rather than their similarities

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Definitions:

Phobias

Persistent and irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to a compelling desire to avoid the feared subject.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind, often occurring in the absence of any external stimuli.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy method used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses, through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation or coping techniques.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable or unwanted behaviors in order to discourage them.