Asked by Matthew Blackburn on Feb 29, 2024
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Asked about a recently published study showing that little girls do not have penis envy, a psychodynamic theorist immediately says that the little girls are all in denial and do not want to admit to the feelings that they have. This response is an example of:
A) basing theories on the retrospective accounts of adults.
B) overgeneralization.
C) the illusion of causality.
D) violating the principle of falsifiability.
Penis Envy
A concept in Freudian psychoanalysis referring to a girl's sense of loss and jealousy over not having a penis.
Psychodynamic Theorist
An individual who studies or advocates for the psychodynamic approach, focusing on the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions.
Principle of Falsifiability
A criterion for scientific theory validity, suggesting that for a theory to be considered scientific, it must be testable and potentially disprovable.
- Identify and critique the limitations of psychodynamic theories, including issues related to falsifiability and reliance on retrospective accounts.
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Feb 29, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Identify and critique the limitations of psychodynamic theories, including issues related to falsifiability and reliance on retrospective accounts.
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