AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A strength of the psychodynamic approach is ____
A
Uses lab studies which are reliable
B
Untestable concepts and unscientific
C
has practical application through psychoanalysis
D
Has no practical application
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Strengths. Psychodynamic theory has several strengths that account for its continued relevance in modern psychological thinking. First, it accounts for the impact of childhood on adult personality and mental health. Second, it explores the innate drives that motivate our behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -By using psychodynamic therapy, they can help clients get to the root of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. This provides a chance for self-discovery. A client has the opportunity to learn more about themselves, recognize harmful patterns of emotions or in relationships and alter their behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -By far one of the greatest strengths of psychoanalysis is that it is a very comprehensive theory. Psychoanalysis, originally intended as a theory to explain therapeutic or psychological concepts, explains the nature of human development and all aspects of mental functioning.

Detailed explanation-4: -While psychoanalysis is concerned with the unconscious and dreams, psychodynamics is concerned with the human personality and mind as well. In addition to psychoanalysis, psychodynamics examines the effects of the outside world on the individual and current life problems.

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