Which personality theory seems to exaggerate the impact of sexuality and biological instincts, tends to explain any psychological event after it has occurred, offers little help in predicting future behavior, and has been difficult or impossible to test scientifically, but which still has many elements of truth within it?
a. humanistic
b. psychoanalytic
c. behaviorist
d. trait
Ans: b. psychoanalytic
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a. low irritability and negative reactions to change in routine. b. high irritability and negative reactions to change in routine. c. low irritability and positive reactions to change in routine. d. high irritability and positive reactions to change in routine.
Which of the following is a correct statement about the nature of modern versions of psychoanalysis?
a. they are often tailored to meet the needs of the particular client b. attempts are made to excavate and reconstruct the person's entire personality c. little emphasis is placed on improving the client's interpersonal skills d. greater attention is given to sexual and aggressive drives
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a. Descartes; Aristotle b. Aristotle; Locke c. Galen; Locke d. Aristotle; Descartes
A sociobiologist is likely to contend that evolution has bred into each of us a tendency to act in ways that maximize our chances of passing on our genes
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.