Questions: Dr. Bogdarian noticed that one of her students addresses her with the word mother instead of the word professor or doctor. Dr. Bogdarian applies the principles of (hint: Freud), and hypothesizes the student misspeaks because he is unconsciously associating her with his mother. functionalism Gestalt psychology psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) theory structuralism

The answer is psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) theory.

Functionalism is a psychological perspective that focuses on the purpose of consciousness and behavior. It does not specifically address unconscious associations or slips of the tongue, which are central to Freud's theories.

Gestalt psychology emphasizes the human ability to perceive patterns and wholes in sensory information. It does not focus on unconscious processes or the interpretation of slips of the tongue.

Psychoanalytic theory, developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior. Freud introduced the concept of parapraxis, commonly known as a "Freudian slip," where an individual might unconsciously substitute one word for another due to underlying thoughts or feelings. In this case, the student's use of "mother" instead of "professor" aligns with Freud's ideas about unconscious associations.

Structuralism is an early school of psychology that aimed to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing its components. It does not address unconscious processes or the interpretation of speech errors.