fixation

What will be an ideal response?


In psychoanalytic theory, a defense mechanism in which development is arrested and part of the libido remains tied to an early stage of development.

Psychology

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The biggest issue with respect to the DSM diagnostic approach is

a. assumptions about nonoverlapping diagnoses. b. the inclusion of dissociative disorders. c. the inclusion of substance use disorders. d. the overreliance on a dimensional approach.

Psychology

Psychologists who tend to be more research-based and focus on developing effective strategies to teach children and adults different concepts like reading or arithmetic are

a. counseling psychologists. b. clinical psychologists. c. educational psychologists. d. school psychologists.

Psychology

Distraction-conflict theory and the drive theory of social facilitation are examples of the ________

A) learning theoretic perspective B) evolutionary perspective C) psychoanalytic perspective D) socio-biological perspective E) cognitive perspective

Psychology

Sex-linked traits

A. are usually passed from father to son. B. are never manifested in females. C. can be carried by females who do not display them. D. are carried by dominant genes.

Psychology