A psychologist believes that all dysfunctional behavior is due to past experiences,and that no symptom or behavior is accidental.Because of this,the psychologist explores a client's childhood to explain the adult client's current dysfunctional behavior.This is an example of what kind of psychodynamic theory?
A) Pleasure principle
B) Determinist
C) Ego defense mechanism
D) Object relations

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The psychologist's belief that all dysfunctional behavior is due to past experiences and that no behavior is accidental aligns with the determinist perspective, which suggests that behavior is determined by past experiences and unconscious processes.

A Psychologist Believes That All Dysfunctional Behavior Is Due to Past