One Modern View on the Unconscious Is That

question 13

Multiple Choice

One modern view on the unconscious is that

• A)there is no empirical support for the notion of an unconscious mind as there has been little support for most of Freud's other theories.
• B)it is an automatic information processing mechanism that can influence conscious awareness.
• C)Freud's view of a motivated unconscious based on sexual and aggressive energy is still the dominant perspective in the intrapsychic domain.
• D)the unconscious is irrelevant as it can be shown to hold inaccurate or false memories.

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Definitions:

Energy Field Therapies

Alternative healing methods that involve manipulating the body's energy fields to improve health and well-being.

Reiki Therapy

A form of alternative medicine from Japan involving the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to the patient, aiming to support healing and reduce stress.

Therapeutic Touch

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Cognitive Skill

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