Which Statement About the Contribution of Psychoanalytic Theories to Psychology

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the contribution of psychoanalytic theories to psychology is TRUE?

• A) Psychoanalytic theories have yielded important practical applications, such as the procedure of systematic desensitization.
• B) The importance placed on subjective experience is now viewed as outdated.
• C) The specifics have been scientifically tested and supported.
• D) The emphasis on early experience has endured into current views of development.

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Definitions:

Realistic

Pertaining to or representing conditions and situations as they actually are, often used to describe a practical and pragmatic approach to problems.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A psychological theory developed by Freud that emphasizes unconscious motivations and conflicts as driving human behavior.

Destructive Desires

Urges or wishes that, if acted upon, could lead to negative or harmful outcomes.

Sexual Desires

The feelings or impulses that lead individuals to seek out or engage in sexual activities.