Pregnancy Sickness Is an Adaptation for __________

question 52

Multiple Choice

Pregnancy sickness is an adaptation for __________.

• A) avoiding toxins that could harm the mother
• B) avoiding toxins that could harm the developing baby
• C) decreasing demands on fathers to test their willingness to invest in offspring
• D) increasing the likelihood that a mother will spontaneously abort an unwanted fetus

Identify and explain the concept of ego defense mechanisms and their significance in psychoanalytic theory.

Describe the stages of Freud's psychosexual development and their implications for personality.

Recognize the historical development and foundational texts of psychoanalysis.

Distinguish between Freudian psychoanalysis and other psychological theories like humanistic and social-cognitive theories.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Approach

A perspective that explains psychological traits as adaptations shaped by natural selection.

Innovative Problem

A unique or novel challenge that requires creative and novel solutions, often pushing the boundaries of current knowledge and methods.

Openness To Experience

A personality trait characterized by a willingness to try new things, engage in imaginative activities, and embrace novel ideas.

Karen Horney

A psychoanalytic psychologist known for her theory of neurotic needs and her work on feminine psychology.