According to the Behaviorists, Disordered Behavior Is a Result of ________

question 259

Multiple Choice

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of ________.

• A) repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface
• B) a set of learned responses
• C) illogical thinking patterns
• D) chemical imbalances and brain damage

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Definitions:

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the ethical or moral conscience.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies deployed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Sublimation

The process of redirecting socially unacceptable impulses or urges into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source to a less threatening recipient.