A Key Aspect of the Psychodynamic Perspective Is Unconscious Motivation

question 46

Multiple Choice

A key aspect of the psychodynamic perspective is unconscious motivation, which refers to

• A)use of defense mechanisms to control anxiety or stress.
• B)hidden realms of emotion, thought, and behavior may drive us to act in a certain way.
• C)the idea that everything we do has meaning and purpose and is goal-directed.
• D)the concept that the id propels us to meet basic demands such as hunger.

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