Neo-Freudians Placed Greater Emphasis Than Did Freud on the Role

question 133

Multiple Choice

Neo-Freudians placed greater emphasis than did Freud on the role of ________ in personality development.

• A) defense mechanisms
• B) the Oedipus complex
• C) the conscious mind
• D) genetic predispositions

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron or to an effector cell (like a muscle or gland).

Synthesized

Synthesized involves creating a compound or material from simpler substances through chemical or biological processes.

Neurotransmitter Identification

The process of determining the specific neurotransmitters involved in transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system.

Excitatory Synapses

Connections between neurons that increase the likelihood of the receiving neuron firing an action potential.