Becker Notes That Our Primary Repressions Are About

question 4

Multiple Choice

Becker notes that our primary repressions are about

• A) consciousness of death.
• B) the weaning stage.
• C) the Oedipus complex.
• D) our lack of self-actualization.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Need Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing that humans are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, in ascending order of importance.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Physiological

Pertaining to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.