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Freud's Ego - ANSWER reality principle; logic; control; executive function; balance or go-between seesaw Freud's Superego - ANSWER ego ideal; the moral component of personality that incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong; the ideal Lazarus - ANSWER Behaviorist; Multimodal therapy; Basic ID (Think Lazarus didn't have to wear an ID--he wore a shroud); Behavior; Affective responses; Sensations; Imagery; Cognitions; Interpersonal relationships; Drugs Perry -...

What is motivation? correct answers A constant flow of behavior that can be directed in many different ways. The forces acting on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior. The concept of motivation correct answers We use the concept of motivation to explain the differences in the intensity of behavior and to indicate the persistence of behavior. 1. Intensity: (of a behavior) 2. Persistence: (of a behavior) How to measure motivation correct answers We can't readily mea...

A Level Psychology Exam Questions and Answers Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Answer ️️ -Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Answer ️️ -Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, espe...

4.3.1 AQA Psychology Issues and Debates Questions and Answers Idiographic definition - Answer-focus on the individual and emphasise the unique personal experience of human nature Doesn't seek to formulate laws or generalise results to others Nomothetic definition - Answer-concerned with establishing general laws based on the study of large groups of people What research methods do idiographic approaches prefer and why? - Answer-case studies, unstructured interviews Provide an in-depth ...

Freud's stages are psychosexual while Erik Erikson's stages are... A) Psychometric B) Psychodiagnostic C) Psychopharmacological D) Psychosocial - Answer D) Psychosocial In Freud's psychodynamic theory instincts are emphasized. Erik Erikson is an ego psychologist. Ego psychologists... A) Emphasize the id processes B) Refute the concept of the superego C) Believe in man's powers of reasoning to control behavior D) Are sometimes known as radical behaviorists - Answer C) Believe in man...

LPC Exam Correct Questions & Solutions| Freud's Ego - ANSWER reality principle; logic; control; executive function; balance or go-between seesaw Freud's Superego - ANSWER ego ideal; the moral component of personality that incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong; the ideal Lazarus - ANSWER Behaviorist; Multimodal therapy; Basic ID (Think Lazarus didn't have to wear an ID--he wore a shroud); Behavior; Affective responses; Sensations; Imagery; Cognitions; Inter...

A Level Psychology Exam Questions and Answers 2024 Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Answer-Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Answer-Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially rela...

Concept of Motivation - Answer The concept we use when we describe the forces acting on or with in an organism to initiate direct behavior Understand the concept of motivation variables - Answer -Intervening variable: concept used to link a stimulus to a response. Ex: cheese; response: how fast the rat can complete the maze. -Performance variable: specific tasks that are considered temporary. When enough motivation is present, the task will be performed. Ex: enough motivation = how hungr...

Personality traits Psychological characteristics that remain stable across time and situations. And refers to the way people behave, think, and feel. What do Eysenck's and Cattell's theory of personality both attempt to identify? The basic dimensions of personality traits; traits that all humans have in common. What is so appealing about trait theories? They seem to take a "common sense" approach, that is similar to nonscientific, "folk" understandings of personality. ...

Charles Darwin correct answers A naturalist and was best know for his theory of evolution by natural selection Personality Psychology correct answers the scientific study of the psychological forces that make people uniquely themselves Deductive Approach (Where Personality Theories come From) correct answers Bx's and characteristics of individuals (Particular Instances) Inductive Approach (Where Personality Theories come From) correct answers Laws and Principles of Personality (Gene...