Why Did Freud Counterattack Criticisms of His Psychoanalytic Theory by Providing

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Multiple Choice

Why did Freud counterattack criticisms of his psychoanalytic theory by providing examples of Darwin's theory of evolution and Copernicus's teachings that the earth is not the center of the universe?

• A) to emphasize the scientific integrity of his psychoanalytic theory
• B) to emphasize that many theories initially do not have much scientific evidence to support them
• C) to illustrate that many theories are initially rejected because they make people feel uncomfortable
• D) to highlight the evolutionary origins of his own theory

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress, triggering a physiological or psychological response.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations (fight or flight response).

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest.

Type A Characteristics

Personality traits including competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress and heart disease.