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molly fifield
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
Which of the following is one of the assumptions of the psychodynamic theories of personality that has NOT obtained considerable acceptance?
A) Unconscious forces can influence behaviour.
B) Early childhood experiences can influence adult personality.
C) Sexual and aggressive impulses are the driving force of behaviour.
D) Internal conflict can play a key role in generating psychological distress.
Psychodynamic Theories
A group of theories in psychology that emphasize the influence of unconscious forces and early life experiences on behavior and mental states.
Sexual Impulses
Natural, biological urges or desires related to sexual activity.
Unconscious Forces
Pertains to the processes in the human mind not directly accessible to consciousness, which influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors according to psychoanalytic theory.
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and presuppositions underlying theories of psychodynamic personality.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental principles and presuppositions underlying theories of psychodynamic personality.