Question

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the __________ perspective refers to the psychological approach that emphasizes the unconscious minds desires and wishes
a. humanistic
b. behavioral
c. psychodynamic
d. cognitive

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (humanistic): Focuses on self - actualization and human potential, not the unconscious mind.
• Option B (behavioral): Focuses on observable behavior, not the unconscious.
• Option C (psychodynamic): This perspective, associated with Freud and others, emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind's desires and wishes.
• Option D (cognitive): Focuses on mental processes like thinking, memory, etc., not the unconscious.

Answer:

C. psychodynamic