A humanist and a Freudian psychoanalyst are arguing about human nature. What underlying assumptions about psychology and human potential are they likely to bring to their discussion? How can they resolve their differences without either-or thinking?
What will be an ideal response?
The Freudian assumes that human nature is basically selfish and destructive; the humanist assumes that it is basically loving and cooperative. They can resolve this either-or debate by recognizing that human beings have both capacities, and that the situation and culture often determine which capacity is expressed at a given time.
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a. a single case is seldom able to provide a historical perspective. b. hypotheses cannot be generated about the origin of the behavior. c. case studies cannot be used to study rare or unusual events. d. the experiences reported may be highly subjective.
According to Allport, which of the following is true about central traits?
A. They are basically the same for all people. B. They are useful when examining personality through the nomothetic approach. C. They are useful when examining personality through the idiographic approach. D. They are comprised of a number of secondary traits.
Affective neuroscientists say that the _____ works with the cortex to suppress the emotional cues that are associated with immediate reward and impulsivity
a) anterior cingulate cortex b) hippocampus c) lateral hypothalamus d) ventromedial hypothalamus
Which of the following mothers is most likely to actively discourage rapid motor development?
A) Elyse, a Canadian mother B) Indira, a West Indian mother C) Biyaki, a Gusii mother D) Cheruiyot, a Kipsigis mother