A Critical Difference Between Psychoanalytic and Behavioral Interpretations of Psychopathology

question 31

Multiple Choice

A critical difference between psychoanalytic and behavioral interpretations of psychopathology is

• A) one emphasizes learning, the other does not.
• B) one emphasizes the organization of responses, the other does not.
• C) one emphasizes anxiety, the other does not.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Coping Strategies

Techniques or methods used to manage stress, emotional pain, or challenging situations.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that aims to explore unconscious conflicts and drives influencing behavior.

Alcoholics

Individuals who suffer from alcohol use disorder, characterized by an inability to manage or cease alcohol consumption despite its negative impact on their life.

Abstinence

The deliberate avoidance of engaging in certain behaviors or consuming substances, especially those that are addictive or harmful.