Multiple Choice
Which statement best captures a major way Carl Jung differed from Sigmund Freud in their theories of personality?
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The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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Which perspective supports the idea that physiological processes influence personality?
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The biological perspective
B
The humanistic perspective
C
The psychodynamic perspective
D
The trait perspective
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Step 1: Understand the question is asking which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of physiological processes in shaping personality.
Step 2: Recall that the biological perspective focuses on how genetics, brain structures, neurotransmitters, and other physiological factors influence behavior and personality.
Step 3: Recognize that the humanistic perspective emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization rather than biological factors.
Step 4: Note that the psychodynamic perspective centers on unconscious motives and early childhood experiences, not primarily physiological processes.
Step 5: Understand that the trait perspective focuses on identifying and measuring personality traits, without necessarily explaining their biological basis.
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