What Is the Main Goal of Psychoanalysis?​

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of psychoanalysis?​

• A)To change people's interpretations of events to something more favorable
• B)​To bring unconscious thoughts and emotions to consciousness
• C)​To provide unconditional positive regard while people solve their own problems
• D)​To change specific actions and habits through positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Moral Branch

The aspect of psychological and social development that involves the growth of ethics, values, and understanding of right and wrong.

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that characterizes their personal identity over time.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Parental Moral Standards

The ethical beliefs and values that parents aim to instill in their children, often reflecting the parents' notions of right and wrong.