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THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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Micah has recently been diagnosed with a psychological disorderthat is best addressed initially with medication. He would likely benefitthe most by first seeing a ____

A	psychiatrist
B	psychoanalyst
C	psychiatric social worker
D	psychologist

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option is c. An evolutionary psychologist is most likely to be interested in studying this case study.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thorndike termed this the “Law of Effect, ” which suggested that when satisfaction follows an association, it is more likely to be repeated. If an unfavorable outcome follows an action, then it becomes less likely to be repeated. Behaviors immediately followed by favorable consequences are more likely to occur again.

Detailed explanation-3: -#6-Personality Psychology This is the study of personality and how it varies among individuals. Personality psychologists rely on research and theories related to personality traits, evolution, biology, humanism, behavior and social learning to determine what makes a person unique.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Wundt was important because he separated psychology from philosophy by analyzing the workings of the mind in a more structured way, with the emphasis being on objective measurement and control.

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