Charise and Noreen Were Having a Conversation About Men

question 138

Multiple Choice

Charise and Noreen were having a conversation about men. "You know," Noreen said, "I think my husband tries to annoy me! Even though he tries to do what I ask, I think that subconsciously he really enjoys ticking me off to see the reactions he'll get. Freud must have been right!" Charise, who has just studied personality psychology in school, corrects Noreen by saying which of the following?

• A) "You're probably right, Noreen. Freud was really into subconscious motives."
• B) "Freud's theory has absolutely no validity in the modern times, Noreen. Stop analyzing your husband!"
• C) "Freud really didn't address the psychological functioning of men, Noreen, only women."
• D) "Well, Noreen, there really is no "subconscious" in Freud's theory!"

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Definitions:

Mental Capabilities

refer to the cognitive functions and abilities of an individual, including reasoning, memory, and problem-solving.

Intentions

The plans or objectives that individuals set for themselves, which guide their behavior.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Punished

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on an individual or entity in response to an undesired behavior or action.