Which School of Psychology Attempted to Identify the Basic Elements

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which school of psychology attempted to identify the basic elements of the mind?

• A) structuralism
• B) functionalism
• C) behaviorism
• D) psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, memory, and decision-making.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Prefrontal Cortex

The anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Social Drift

A theory suggesting individuals with severe mental illness may move to lower socio-economic groups due to the costs or consequences of their illness.