If there were not theories in psychology, the situation might be characterized as

a. lacking a consistent methodology for doing research.
b. an overwhelming collection of disconnected facts.
c. a rich array of theoretical notions regarding behavior but with few facts to support them.
d. a single, unitary approach to understanding behavior.


B

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A patient waiting for an appointment with Sigmund Freud looks around the room to see who else is waiting. Among those listed below, who is most likely to have been one of Freud's patients?

a) Hal, who is severely depressed b) Angela, who is severely depressed c) Sue, who is suffering from a hysterical disorder d) Mario, who is suffering from a hysterical disorder

Psychology

According to the topographical model of the mind, the unconscious is not directly accessible to awareness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Gerene is now able to use a pencil to draw a smiley face on a sheet of paper. This is an advancement in her __________.

A. gross motor skills B. fine motor skills C. ambidextrous motor skills D. elementary motor skills

Psychology