What Is the Subfield of Psychology Concerned with Psychological Disorders

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the subfield of psychology concerned with psychological disorders in later life called?

• A) Gerontology
• B) Geropsychology
• C) Geriatric psychopathology
• D) Developmental psychopathology

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Definitions:

Objectified Others

The concept of viewing and treating people as objects without regard to their personality, dignity, or individuality.

Transference Problem

In psychotherapy, the redirection of a patient's feelings for a significant person to the therapist.

Problem of Intimacy

Issues or difficulties in establishing or maintaining close, personal relationships, often explored in therapeutic settings.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach that explores the unconscious influences on behavior and thoughts, developed by Sigmund Freud.