According to Freud, Which Forces Lead a Person to Attempt

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, which forces lead a person to attempt or commit suicide?

• A) A real or symbolic loss leads to a defense mechanism called introjection, which in turn leads to suicide as an extreme expression of internalized anger and self-hatred.
• B) An inability to adequately overcome the Oedipus or Electra complex leads to a longing for an end to life that results in suicidal behaviors.
• C) Fixation at the oral stage leads to behaviors that are overly expressive; thus suicide is the ultimate in "expressive" behaviors.
• D) Death is seen as a way of getting in touch with one's own unconscious, so it is viewed by the victim as a desirable behavior.

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