Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What theories focus on unconscious mental processes?

  1. Structuralism

  2. Psychoanalysis

  3. Behaviorism

  4. Humanism

The correct answer is: Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a theory that focuses on unconscious mental processes. It was developed by Sigmund Freud and centers around the idea that our behavior and feelings are driven by unconscious desires and conflicts. Structuralism, on the other hand, is a theory that focuses on the conscious mind and the structure of mental processes. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and how they are influenced by external factors. Humanism focuses on the individual's potential for personal growth and self-actualization, rather than unconscious processes. Each of these theories has a different emphasis and approach, but psychoanalysis is the only one that specifically focuses on understanding and analyzing the unconscious mind.