According to Freud, the Most Primitive Part of the Mind

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the most primitive part of the mind operates wholly at an unconscious level. It is the

• A)preconscious mind
• B)id
• C)superego
• D)libido

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A consequence that follows an action and increases the likelihood of that action being repeated in the future.

Conditioned Responses

Behavioral reactions that have been learned through repeated associations with a specific stimulus.

Respondent Behaviors

Reactions that are automatic responses to a specific stimulus, as opposed to behaviors learned through consequence, such as in operant conditioning.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity towards a stimulus, often used in therapy to help individuals cope with phobias or anxiety.