Why Is Psychology a Science

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why is psychology a science?

• A) It attempts to separate the elements of the mind.
• B) It uses rigorous methods of observation.
• C) It has more than one research method.
• D) It uses thought to achieve understanding.

Discuss Freud's stance on free will versus determinism.

Recognize how anxiety functions within Freudian theory and the methods of its management.

Explain the technique of free association and its significance in dealing with repressed memories.

Describe non-Freudian theories and concepts in psychoanalysis, such as object relations theory.

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Definitions:

Profits and Losses

Financial gains achieved when revenue exceeds expenses, or deficits incurred when expenses outstrip revenue.

Real Assets

Physical or tangible assets that have intrinsic value, such as real estate, commodities, or natural resources.

Coincidence of Wants

A situation in barter economies where two parties each possess an item the other wants, allowing for a direct exchange without the need for a medium of exchange like money.

Barter

The direct exchange of one good or service for another good or service.