____________ Explain Why or How the Object of Study Behaves

question 1

Multiple Choice

____________ explain why or how the object of study behaves as it does.

• A)Scientific theories
• B)Philosophical theories
• C)Epistemological theories
• D)Ontological theories

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychology, a part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Personality Test

A questionnaire or other standardized instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Horney's Theory

A psychoanalytic approach developed by Karen Horney, focusing on social and cultural factors influencing personality, emphasizing the concept of basic anxiety.