Behavioral Theorists

question 112

Multiple Choice

Behavioral theorists:

• A)accept the idea that unconscious conflicts drive human behavior.
• B)include biological factors as major contributors to abnormal behavior.
• C)view maladaptive thinking patterns as the primary motivators for abnormal behavior.
• D)focus on the influence of reinforcement and punishment in producing abnormal behavior.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

He was an Austrian medical professional specializing in neurology who created psychoanalysis, a technique utilizing verbal exchanges between an analyst and a patient to treat psychological conditions.

Projective Test

A type of personality test designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, potentially revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Unconscious Thoughts

Thoughts and mental processes that occur without a person's conscious awareness.

Psychological Tests

Standardized measures of a particular psychological variable or construct such as intelligence, personality, or emotional functioning.