AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following approaches to psychology emphasizes observable responses over inner experiences when accounting for behavior?
A
behaviorist
B
cognitive
C
existentialist
D
psychodynamic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Behaviorism is defined as: “An approach to psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the role of the environment as a determinant of behavior.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Gestalt psychology, school of psychology founded in the 20th century that provided the foundation for the modern study of perception. Gestalt theory emphasizes that the whole of anything is greater than its parts. That is, the attributes of the whole are not deducible from analysis of the parts in isolation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Behavioral Perspective * This approach centers around learned behaviors rather than internal processes like cognition. In other words, behavioral psychologists explore psychology through observable behaviors and actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Behaviorism, also known as behavioral psychology, is a theory of learning which states all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment through a process called conditioning. Thus, behavior is simply a response to environmental stimuli.

Detailed explanation-5: -1. 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.

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