All but Which of the Following Are Difficulties with the Concept

question 131

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following are difficulties with the concept of repression, as presented by Freud?

• A)Freud's concept of repression does not account for ordinary forgetting.
• B)Many people who have been traumatized retain vivid, fragmented memories of their experiences.
• C)Many victims of trauma have difficulty putting the events out of their minds.
• D)Since repression operates unconsciously, it is almost impossible to test scientifically.
• E)Today, most experts believe that repression does not occur.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response which is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, through reinforcement or punishment.

CR and US

denote Conditioned Response and Unconditioned Stimulus respectively; terms used in classical conditioning to describe learned responses and natural triggers.

Training

The process of teaching or learning specific skills or behaviors, often aimed at improving performance in professional or physical activities.