Imagine a psychologist who believes that we shouldn't try to understand what's happening in the human mind because we cannot observe it. Which perspective of psychology does this psychologist most likely subscribe to?

A. Structuralism
B. Functionalism
C. Humanism
D. Behaviorism


Answer: D

Psychology

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b. experience more work-family conflict. c. be less intent to continue to practice law. d. make more money.

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Which of the following is fast, fairly effortless, experiential thinking that frees "space" in short-term memory and makes it easier to work on a problem?

a. automatic processing b. algorithmic thinking c. mnemonic processing d. trial-and-error thinking

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_______________ is a psychological approach that analyzes the influence of social inequities on gender relations and on the behavior of the two sexes

a. Applied psychology b. Basic psychology c. Behavioral psychology d. Feminist psychology

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