Question

Dr. Bogdarian noticed that one of her students addresses her with the word mother instead of the word professor or doctor. Dr. Bogdarian applies the principles of ________, and hypothesizes the student misspeaks because he is unconsciously associating her with his mother.A. functionalismB. Gestalt psychologyC. psychoanalytic theoryD. structuralism

Answer 1

Answer: psychoanalytic theory

Explanation: psychoanalytic theory explains that events which took place in the life of people while growing up can have effect on the way they function when they become adults. This theory is adopted in investigating as well as treating personality related disorder, it is also applied in the field of psychotherapy.