Psy 4

Question 1

What is the focus of the psychodynamic approach?

Answer 1

Focus on the unconscious (instincts, desires)

The psychodynamic approach attempts to explain personality, motives, and mental disorders in terms of unconscious processes.

Question 2

According to the psychodynamic approach, how do people act?

Answer 2

People act based on thoughts and mental processes that might conflict

Many mental thoughts happen unconsciously.

Question 3

What do we lack control over, according to the psychodynamic approach?

Answer 3

We are not masters of our minds; we are at the mercy of the unconscious, especially sexual urges

This highlights the influence of unconscious motivations on behavior.

Question 4

What is the primary focus of behaviorism?

Answer 4

Observe behavior

Behaviorism abandoned the study of consciousness.

Question 5

How were mental processes viewed in behaviorism?

Answer 5

Mental processes were believed to be private events and not proper subjects for scientific study

This perspective emphasizes observable behavior over internal mental states.

Question 6

True or False: In behaviorism, mental processes can be verified.

Answer 6

False

Behaviorism posits that mental processes cannot be verified.