Question

In positing the collective unconscious, Jung may be seen as pursuing a goal similar to that of contemporary evolutionary psychologists. In what way?

Options:
A) Studying individual psychological processes
B) Exploring unconscious motivations
C) Understanding cultural differences
D) Analyzing inherited behavioral patterns
E) Investigating cognitive development

Answer 1

Carl Jung pursued the collective unconscious, which shares a goal with contemporary evolutionary psychologists in analyzing inherited behavioral patterns.

Step-by-step explanation:

In pursuing the collective unconscious, Carl Jung shares a goal similar to that of contemporary evolutionary psychologists in analyzing inherited behavioral patterns. Jung proposed that the collective unconscious is a universal version of the personal unconscious, containing archetypal memory traces that are common to all humans. These archetypes are represented by universal themes found in literature, art, and dreams, which reflect common experiences and behaviors shared by people worldwide. Similarly, evolutionary psychologists study universal patterns of behavior and cognition that have evolved over time, understanding how these patterns contribute to an individual's success in reproducing and passing on genes.