Psychology Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology

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Which aspect of behavior does Freud highlight as being influenced by childhood experiences?

Adult motivations (correct)

Unconscious motivations

Conscious motivations

External motivations

According to Westen, what is a key factor that drives our behavior?

Social influences

Genetic predispositions

Conscious thoughts

Childhood experiences (correct)

In psychotherapy, what is one common practice involving the therapist and client relationship?

Examining unconscious aspects of the self (correct)

Avoiding emotional exploration

Focusing only on conscious thoughts

Ignoring past experiences

Which psychologist is credited with introducing psychologists in the United States to Gestalt principles?

Max Wertheimer Signup and view all the answers

What has subsequent research supported regarding motivations and behavior?

The importance of childhood experiences in driving motivations Signup and view all the answers

According to Westen, what can cause conflicts that affect behavior?

Unconscious motivations Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a person does psychoanalytic theory primarily focus on?

Unconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What played a dominating role in clinical psychology for several decades?

Psychoanalytic theory Signup and view all the answers

What was the method of psychoanalysis popularized by Sigmund Freud?

Talking about experiences and selves Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Freud's book 'A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis' published?

1922 Signup and view all the answers

According to Drew Westen, why are many criticisms of Freud's ideas misplaced?

They attack his older ideas without considering later writings Signup and view all the answers

Which area is NOT influenced by Freud's ideas according to the text?

Cognitive psychology Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was Freud's primary focus in his work?

Examining the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What was Freud's primary method for accessing the unconscious mind, according to the passage?

Dream analysis and examinations of first words and slips of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

How did Freud's approach to understanding the mind differ from that of Wundt, as described in the passage?

Freud was more interested in the unconscious mind, while Wundt studied mental activities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Wundt's work, as described in the passage?

Utilizing introspection to understand the nature of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical significance of William James, as described in the passage?

He was the first American psychologist to make significant contributions to the field. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary symptom associated with the diagnosis of 'hysteria' in Freud's time, as described in the passage?

A wide variety of symptoms, including both physical and emotional disturbances, with no apparent physical cause Signup and view all the answers