Freud's Notion That Most People Have a "Death Wish" That

question 124

Multiple Choice

Freud's notion that most people have a "death wish" that impels them to pursue their own downfall and death ____.

• A) has received a good deal of recent empirical support
• B) is consistent with research showing that many people have a "fear of success"
• C) is consistent with cognitive dissonance theory
• D) is apparently wrong

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Definitions:

Just World

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair and all actions and decisions result in fair or deserved consequences.

Diving Board

A flexible board secured at one end and projecting over water, used for diving or jumping into a pool.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological phenomenon where the majority of group members privately reject a norm, but assume incorrectly that most others accept it, leading to a disconnect between beliefs and behaviors.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A socio-psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of others.