Which of Freud's Ideas Would NOT Be Accepted by Most

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of Freud's ideas would NOT be accepted by most contemporary psychologists?

• A) Development is essentially fixed in childhood.
• B) Sexuality is a potent drive in humans.
• C) The mind is an iceberg with consciousness being only the tip.
• D) Repression can be the cause of forgetting.

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Definitions:

Double Blind

A study or clinical trial design where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, thereby preventing bias.

Experiential Memory

A type of memory that involves recollection of personal experiences, emotions, and the sensory perceptions associated with them.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Psychological Defenses

Mechanisms employed by the ego to protect the individual from experiencing anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.