Which Statement Regarding Autonomy Development Best Fits with Anna Freud's

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding autonomy development best fits with Anna Freud's theory?

• A) The physical changes of puberty cause little disruption in the family system.
• B) Detachment in adolescence is a result of tensions between family members.
• C) Emotional autonomy during adolescence involves a transformation of family relationships.
• D) Intrapsychic conflicts arise from ambivalent feelings toward the parent of the opposite sex.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that a child feels desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Unconscious Mind

The segment of the mind that remains beyond the reach of conscious awareness, yet influences emotions and actions.

Emotional Trauma

Psychological distress caused by extraordinarily stressful events that shatter an individual's sense of security, leading to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability.

Projective Test

A type of personality assessment tool that uses ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that are thought to reveal hidden aspects of an individual's personality.