Perform the Indicated Operations

question 130

Essay

Perform the indicated operations.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Wishes

Desires or thoughts that an individual is not fully aware of but that influence emotions and behavior, stemming from Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where distressing thoughts and feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Self-Esteem

A person's personal assessment of their value, including both their thoughts and feelings about themselves.