June overhears a professor who objects to survey research saying,"Surveys just skim the surface.So much of thought and behavior is unconscious,and therefore unavailable for accurate self-report." June thinks to herself that the professor has been strongly influenced by the _____ perspective in psychology.

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The psychoanalytic perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of unconscious thoughts, feelings, and desires in human behavior. The professor's objection to survey research suggests that they believe that people may not be aware of these unconscious factors and therefore may not accurately report them in a survey.

June Overhears a Professor Who Objects to Survey Research Saying,"Surveys