What Does Freud Mean by Identification

question 51

Multiple Choice

What does Freud mean by identification?

• A) the process by which a child takes on attitudes and values of the same-sex parent
• B) the ability of a child to recognize attachment figures in his or her world
• C) successful recognition and classification of different objects in the child's world
• D) the child's ability to have empathy and identify with another person's situation

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Definitions:

Human Genome

The complete set of nucleic acid sequences for humans, encoded as DNA within the 23 chromosome pairs in cell nuclei and in a small DNA molecule found within individual mitochondria.

Genes

are units of hereditary information consisting of DNA sequences that code for proteins or functional RNA molecules.

Human Genome Project

An international scientific research project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of the human species.

Genetic Variations

Genetic variations refer to differences in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the diversity in physical appearance, health conditions, and responses to the environment.