Which School of Thought in Psychology Evolved into an Elaborate

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which school of thought in psychology evolved into an elaborate theory of personality and method of psychotherapy?

• A)phrenology
• B)introspection
• C)functionalism
• D)psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

SIDE

The Social Identity model of Deindividuation Effects; a theory explaining how group identity and anonymity can influence behaviors in group settings.

Optimal Distinctiveness

People strive to achieve a balance between conflicting motives for inclusiveness and separateness, expressed in groups as a balance between intragroup differentiation and intragroup homogenisation.

Social Mobility

The ability for individuals or families to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder within a society.

Metacontrast Principle

A phenomenon in social identity and group behavior, where contrast between in-group and out-group members is maximized in the perceivers' mind.