Oberon Has Always Been Fascinated by Fire, but He Knows

question 116

Multiple Choice

Oberon has always been fascinated by fire, but he knows that it can be dangerous and sometimes lethal. When he finished high school, he decided to become a firefighter. The job is extremely fulfilling for him. Freud would probably say that Oberon's fascination with fire

• A) is due to fixation in the phallic psychosexual stage.
• B) has been sublimated into a socially desirable behavior.
• C) is symbolic of the superego.
• D) is an example of the Oedipus complex transforming itself.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often as a response to stimuli.

Effective Task Performance

The degree to which tasks are completed successfully and efficiently, often measured against pre-established standards or goals.

Discord

A lack of agreement or harmony between people, ideas, or things, often leading to conflict or tension.

Significance

The degree to which a result, difference, or relationship is substantial or meaningful, often measured statistically in research.