AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which perspective would a researcher be taking if she werestudying a client’s early childhood experiences and his resultingdevelopment of self?

A	Psychoanalysis
B	Cognitive
C	Behavioral
D	Evolutionary

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Originating in the work of Sigmund Freud, the psychodynamic perspective emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we’re not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Psychodynamic Perspective The psychodynamic perspective originated with the work of Sigmund Freud. This view of psychology and human behavior emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, early childhood experiences, and interpersonal relationships to explain human behavior, as well as to treat mental illnesses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychoanalytic theory focuses on the role of a person’s unconscious, as well as early childhood experiences, and this particular perspective dominated clinical psychology for several decades (Thorne & Henley, 2005).

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