From the Psychodynamic Perspective, Compulsions Are Acts Which ______

question 102

Multiple Choice

From the psychodynamic perspective, compulsions are acts which ______.

• A) symbolically fulfill unconscious sexual desires
• B) help to keep unconscious impulses repressed
• C) represent a failure of the ego to cope with the real world effectively
• D) represent a failure of the superego to establish realistic moral standards

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Definitions:

Note-Taking

The practice of writing down or otherwise recording key points of information.

Nonverbal Behaviors

Body language and other forms of communication without the use of words, such as facial expressions, posture, and gestures, which convey messages and emotions.

Observation

Observation involves carefully examining, monitoring, or noticing details or changes, often used in scientific and medical contexts to gather information.

Emergency Department

The section of a hospital responsible for providing immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.