Repression Is An____________ Effort by the Ego to Push Out

question 31

Multiple Choice

Repression is an____________ effort by the ego to push out threatening material out of consciousness or to keep the material from ever reaching consciousness.

• A) occasional
• B) organic
• C) active
• D) irrational

Recognize Freud’s methods for exploring the unconscious, including dream analysis and free association.

Understand the concepts of fixation and the dynamics of personality development.

Explain the role of the unconscious in influencing human behavior.

Describe the process and importance of identification in the development of the superego.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attractiveness and charisma of the leader, which inspires loyalty and admiration.

Expert Power

The ability to influence others based on recognized knowledge, skills, or expertise.

Legitimate Power

Power that is recognized as rightful or official within a particular social or organizational framework.

Political Behavior

Actions not officially sanctioned by an organization that are taken to influence others in order to meet one’s personal goals.