Which of the Following Psychological Approaches Is Matched Correctly to Its

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following psychological approaches is matched correctly to its view of human nature?

• A)humanistic------------------positive, philosophical view
• B)psychodynamic------------neutral, scientific, somewhat mechanistic view
• C)behaviorist-----------------somewhat negative, pessimistic view
• D)cognitive--------------------positive, philosophical view

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Definitions:

Perceptions

The process of organizing, identifying, and interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment.

Evolutionary Theory

A theory that explains the adaptation and change of species over time through natural selection and genetic variation.

Warlike

Having or showing a propensity for conflict or warfare; aggressive and militant in nature.

Minimal Intergroup

A concept in social psychology examining the minimal conditions required for discrimination to occur between groups.