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Psychology QUESTION #1454
Question 1
Which approach in psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious drives and early childhood experiences?
  • Behavioral psychology
  • Psychoanalysis✔️
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Humanistic psychology
Correct Answer Explanation
Psychoanalysis, founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes that unconscious drives, repressed memories, and early childhood experiences are the primary determinants of adult personality and behavior. Key concepts include the id/ego/superego, defence mechanisms, and psychosexual stages of development. Behavioral psychology focuses on observable behavior; cognitive on thought processes; humanistic on personal growth and self-actualization.