Prior to Developing His Theory of Psychoanalysis,Sigmund Freud Was

question 18

Multiple Choice

Prior to developing his theory of psychoanalysis,Sigmund Freud was:

• A)a neuroscientist.
• B)a shoe salesman.
• C)a psychologist.
• D)a neurologist.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Panicked

A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety that often results in hasty or irrational behavior.

Alarm Reaction

A phase in the general adaptation syndrome where the body initially responds to a stressor with changes that temporarily lower resistance.

Type A

Type A refers to a personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven urgency, and a constant sense of time pressure.