You overhear two psychologists talking about human behaviour. Professor A believes that humans will always engage in behavior that helps allow them to pass on their own genes while Professor B states that humans are controlled by inner forces and conflicts. Most likely, Professor A follows the ________ perspective, while Professor B follows the ______ perspective.
A)functionalist; psychodynamic
B)behavioural; cognitive
C)psychodynamic; biological
D)biological; humanistic
E)structuralist; functionalist

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Professor A's view aligns with the evolutionary perspective, often associated with the biological perspective, which focuses on how behavior and mental processes help individuals survive and reproduce. Professor B's view aligns with the psychodynamic perspective, which emphasizes internal conflicts and unconscious forces.

You Overhear Two Psychologists Talking About Human Behaviour