A Personality That Consisted of Only the Ego and the Id

question 269

Multiple Choice

A personality that consisted of only the ego and the id would be completely ________.

• A) illogical
• B) selfless
• C) rational
• D) amoral

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be seen and measured by others.

Implicit Association Tests

Psychological assessments that measure the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black or white, young or old) and evaluations (e.g., good or bad).

Functionalist Psychologists

Functionalist psychologists focus on how mental processes and behaviors help individuals adapt to their environments, emphasizing the purpose of psychological phenomena.