How Does the Modern Notion of the Automatic System Relate

question 146

Multiple Choice

How does the modern notion of the automatic system relate to the Freudian idea of the unconscious mind?

• A)They are completely unrelated ideas because of the physiological versus psychological bent of each.
• B)They address opposite but complementary parts of the mind.
• C)They both address the same part of the mind, but differ in their view of how this part functions.
• D)They describe the exact same construct physiologically and psychologically.

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Definitions:

Neutralizing

Attempting to eliminate thoughts that one finds unacceptable by thinking or behaving in ways that make up for those thoughts and so put matters right internally.

Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of thought processes and behaviors in understanding and treating mental disorders.

Neutralizing

A psychological mechanism that attempts to counteract or nullify uncomfortable or distressing thoughts and emotions.

Checking Compulsion

A form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by the need to check things repeatedly, such as locks or appliances, driven by fear and anxiety.