RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
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YES-FULL F O R C E
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NO-NOT FULL F O R C E
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The greatest criticism of the psychodynamic approach is that it is unscientific in its analysis of human behavior. Many of the concepts central to Freud’s theories are subjective, and as such, difficult to test scientifically.
Detailed explanation-2: -By using case studies to support theories, the approach does not use controlled experiments to collect empirical evidence, so is considered far less scientific than other approaches.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term psychodynamic itself generally refers to both the mind’s mental “forces” and the psychological conflict that can arise between them. Such forces include drives and impulses, wishes, affects, as well as various mental agencies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Freud believed human behavior could be explained by intrapsychic processes and interpersonal patterns outside of a person’s conscious awareness and based on their childhood experiences. A general definition of psychodynamic theory is that forces outside of a person’s awareness explain why they behave a certain way.