Most Likely,___ Was the Driving Force Behind the Shift in the Focus

question 83

Multiple Choice

Most likely,___ was the driving force behind the shift in the focus of psychology from philosophy to being more scientific.

• A) advances in the field of biology and Darwin's theory of evolution
• B) Darwin's theory of evolution and eugenics
• C) eugenics and pseudopsychology
• D) pseudopsychology and the scientific method

Understand the genetic and familial risk factors for anxiety and related disorders.

Comprehend the cognitive perspectives on anxiety disorders, including the misinterpretation of bodily sensations.

Recognize the influence of parenting behaviors and historical accounts on the development of anxiety disorders.

Understand the theoretical models explaining fear, phobias, and anxiety disorders, including Mowrer's two-factor model.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

Contemptuous

Showing a strong feeling of disdain or scorn for someone or something.

Asch Line-length Experiment

A psychological experiment by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conformity, particularly in the assessment of line lengths.

Confederates

Individuals who are aware of the experiment's purpose and work with the researcher to simulate a social situation in order to manipulate the experimental setting, but are presented to participants as fellow participants.