Question

Dr. Bernstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind. Dr. Bernstein can be described as a(n):

Answer 1

Dr. Bernstein holds the view that behavior is merely a surface characteristic and that a true understanding of development requires analyzing the symbolic meanings of behavior and the deep inner workings of the mind. Dr. Bernstein can be described as a psychoanalytic theorist.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: psychoanalytic theorist

Psychoanalytic theorist believe that the personalities/behaviour that exist within individuals are heavily influenced by unconcious thought that lies dormant within their mind without them noticing about it. This concept was popularized by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century,