Define the Concept of Possible Selves and Describe What Is

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Essay

Define the concept of possible selves and describe what is found to be most important for older adults' possible selves.

Comprehend Freud's levels of consciousness: conscious, preconscious, and unconscious.

Recognize the differences between psychoanalytic theories and other personality theories.

Identify Freud's psychosexual stages of development and their outcomes.

Understand the concept of defense mechanisms and their role in personality.

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Definitions:

Pain Transmission

The process by which pain signals are relayed from the site of injury or irritation through the nervous system to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain down through the backbone, facilitating communication between the brain and the body.

Vestibular Receptors

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that contribute to balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in head movements and positions.

Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, on objects, drawing them toward its center.