Briefly describe the psychodynamic view

What will be an ideal response?


The student must mention the importance of the role of the unconscious mind. Better answers may also mention irrational desires and conflicts, sexual and aggressive impulses, and the focus on treating mental disorders.

Psychology

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a. behavioral-rating b. motor c. physiological d. mental

Psychology

The increase in depression from childhood to adolescence appears to be largely a result of ____

a. biological maturation b. increased cognitive capacity c. growing self-awareness d. substance use

Psychology

The difference between rejected-aggressive and rejected-withdrawn children is whether

A) other children are familiar with that child. B) other children say that the child is one they "like least." C) these children are threatening or timid. D) these children cause others to have mixed feelings.

Psychology

As Conrad has gotten older, he finds that it is becoming more difficult to remember certain words or the name of a new acquaintance. What is the most likely explanation for this change in memory?

a. Alzheimer's disease b. the aging process c. stress d. heredity

Psychology