Freud's Theory Stressed That "Neurosis" and "Hysteria" Were Caused by Repressed

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Multiple Choice

Freud's theory stressed that "neurosis" and "hysteria" were caused by repressed memories, motives, and conflicts with these hidden forces remaining active in the personality and causing people to develop

• A)learned helplessness.
• B)rigid ego-defenses and compulsive, self-defeating behavior.
• C)incongruence between the real self and the ideal self.
• D)a loss of meaning in their lives so their self-awareness becomes disjointed.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, when children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.