Empirical Evidence for Freud's Psychosexual Theory of Personality Development Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Empirical evidence for Freud's psychosexual theory of personality development is difficult to obtain because of:

• A) the emphasis on unconscious processes
• B) the emphasis on childhood experiences
• C) it is difficult to differentiate the id, ego and super ego from each other
• D) both A and B are correct

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Definitions:

Internal Experience

A person's subjective and introspective reflection on their own thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which a person feels a lack of self-esteem and doubts about their abilities, often unconsciously, leading to overcompensation or withdrawal.

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, known for his theory of individual psychology which emphasizes the importance of the feeling of inferiority and the striving for superiority.

Feelings of Inadequacy

Emotions that reflect a lack of confidence in one's abilities or worth.