The Central Difference Between Traditional Psychoanalysts and Object Relations Theorists

question 75

Multiple Choice

The central difference between traditional psychoanalysts and object relations theorists focuses on the importance of

• A) the ego.
• B) the sexual instincts.
• C) the superego.
• D) the death instinct.

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Definitions:

Punisher

A person or factor that applies a penalty or negative consequence in response to an action, often used in the context of behavior modification.

Unconditioned Response

in classical conditioning, an unlearned, naturally occurring response (such as salivation) to anunconditioned stimulus (US) (such as food in the mouth).

Generalization

The process whereby a response is given to similar stimuli beyond the original stimulus learned.

Acquisition

In psychology, the phase of learning during which a response is established.