Which of the Following Explanations for Diana's Scissors Phobia Would

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations for Diana's scissors phobia would Freud be most likely to offer?

• A) Constant warnings about the importance of not running with scissors have generalized to an overall fear of scissors.
• B) Diana suffers from womb envy, creating an unconscious desire to harm her pregnant mother.
• C) Diana's mother is a seamstress and Diana unconsciously wants to kill her.
• D) Diana once saw her brother seriously injured by a sharp object.

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Definitions:

Extreme Jealousy

An intense emotional state resulting from perceived threats to a relationship or self-esteem, often leading to destructive behaviors.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories of the unconscious mind and the mechanism of repression.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies utilized to cope with reality and maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Self-Esteem

A person’s sense of self-worth.