Asked by Piper Boysen on Sep 27, 2024
What would you find if you were to compare and contrast the six contemporary theoretical perspectives in psychology described in your text
A) Psychoanalytic theory is the only approach that examines the role of thoughts and feelings.
B) The earlier approaches (pre-1950s) are very similar to one another, whereas the later approaches are dramatically different from one another.
C) The structuralist approach permeates all contemporary theoretical perspectives.
D) The psychoanalytic, humanistic, and cognitive perspectives are very different from the others with regard to focus on the human species.
Contemporary Theoretical
Pertains to the modern or current theories that are being developed and discussed within a particular academic discipline or field of study.
Psychoanalytic Theory
A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.
Structuralist Approach
An analytical method in psychology focusing on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components.
- Understand the historical evolution and conceptual foundations of psychology.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical evolution and conceptual foundations of psychology.