Freud Believed That the Three Central Forces That Shape the Personality

question 171

Multiple Choice

Freud believed that the three central forces that shape the personality were:

• A) instincts, the ego, and the self.
• B) biological forces, culture, and learning.
• C) consciousness, unconsciousness, and instincts.
• D) instinctual needs, rational thinking, and moral standards.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological perspective focusing on the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior, building on the ideas of intra-psychic conflicts, childhood experiences, and defense mechanisms.

Cognitive Explanation

A theoretical approach that focuses on understanding how mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving contribute to behaviors and interactions.

Eating Disorders

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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

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