Which of the Following Situations Challenges Freud's View of Conscience

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations challenges Freud's view of conscience development?

• A) Although Mia has been told that violating codes of conduct is wrong, her conscience is too strong to experience guilt.
• B) Mia's parents frequently use disciplinary techniques, such as threats, commands, and physical force, yet she violates rules often with little guilt.
• C) Because her parents often use threats, commands, or physical force, Mia feels extreme guilt after violating rules or codes of conduct.
• D) Although her parents withhold attention and love when she misbehaves, Mia compensates for this through attention from teachers and peers.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behaviors or attitudes that are hostile, forceful, or attacking, often with the aim of dominating or causing harm to others.

Hostile Aggression

Aggression stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury on others, often as an end in itself rather than a means to an end.

Humiliates

The act of making someone feel ashamed or demeaned through actions or words.

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others; often violating social norms.