The Lasting Contribution of the Psychological School of Thought Known

question 109

Multiple Choice

The lasting contribution of the psychological school of thought known as structuralism is

• A)its concern with understanding the adaptive purposes of consciousness.
• B)the importance it placed on systematic observation in studying consciousness.
• C)its concern with developing a scientific model of human learning.
• D)its findings that underscored the importance of unconscious mental processes in daily life.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on the study of human happiness and well-being, emphasizing positive experiences and traits.

Positive Subjective Experiences

Personal perceptions or feelings considered pleasant, satisfying, or enjoyable by the individual experiencing them.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to enhance their survival and reproductive success.

Happiness Set Point

A theory suggesting that an individual's level of happiness is relatively stable and predetermined by genetics and personality, despite changes in life circumstances.