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Explain How Dreaming Is Understood from a Freudian Perspective

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Explain how dreaming is understood from a Freudian perspective. Describe Freud's topographic model and clearly define primary and secondary process thinking. Make sure to relate your discussion of dreaming to your discussion of primary and secondary thinking.


Definitions:

Vacillation

The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision.

Incongruence

The difference between the perceived self and the ideal self, which can lead to feelings of discomfort and anxiety.

Incompatible Motivations

Incompatible motivations describe a psychological state where an individual has two or more desires or needs that conflict with each other, making it difficult to satisfy all simultaneously.

Conflict

A struggle or clash between opposing forces or individuals, often involving a disagreement or competition.

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