Body Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior. The field of psychology is considered a "Hub Science" with strong
connections to the medical sciences, social sciences, and education (Boyack, Klavans, & Borner, 2005). At Ohio State, the Department of Psychology is organized into eight areas, working to investigate critical aspects of the brain and human behavior. Behavioral Neuroscience
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Program Information Which perspective of psychology focuses on the unconscious?The Psychodynamic Perspective
The psychodynamic perspective originated with the work of Sigmund Freud. This view of psychology and human behavior emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, early childhood experiences, and interpersonal relationships to explain human behavior, as well as to treat mental illnesses.
Which of the following schools of psychology emphasized the role of the unconscious?Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud was the found of psychodynamic approach. This school of thought emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.
Who studied the role of the unconscious in affecting behavior?Sigmund Freud didn't exactly invent the idea of the conscious versus unconscious mind, but he certainly was responsible for making it popular and this was one of his main contributions to psychology.
Which theory focuses primarily at the influences of unconscious forces on development?Freud's theory of psychoanalysis assumes that much of mental life is unconscious, and that past experiences, especially in early childhood, shape how a person feels and behaves throughout life.
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