If an Individual Believed That Why People Think and Feel

question 215

Multiple Choice

If an individual believed that why people think and feel as they do is more important than what they think and how they think, that individual would be a proponent of the __________ approach to psychology.

• A) structuralist
• B) functionalist
• C) psychodynamic
• D) behaviorist

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Definitions:

Biological Determinism

The belief that human behavior and social phenomena are determined by genetic or physiological factors, overlooking the influence of culture, upbringing, and social environment.

Physiological Characteristics

The physical and biochemical traits of an organism, which include bodily functions and processes.

Gender Socialization

The process by which individuals learn the cultural norms and expectations traditionally associated with their gender.

Self-Sufficiency

The ability to fulfill all of one’s needs without external assistance.