According to the Text, the Term "Stress" Will Be Used

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the term "stress" will be used to refer to

• A) only those external events in our lives that challenge us.
• B) any positive demand made on an organism.
• C) the effects of external stressors.
• D) anything that makes us unhappy.

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Definitions:

Neo-Freudians

Psychologists who were influenced by Freud's theories but developed their own distinct approaches and theories, often diverging from Freud's emphasis on sexual motivation.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, originating from Austria and a neurologist by profession, developed psychoanalysis as a technique for addressing psychopathology through discussions between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Weak Superegos

Refers to individuals with underdeveloped or ineffective superegos, resulting in difficulties in regulating impulses and adhering to societal norms and morals.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality development, and the concept of "basic anxiety."