According to Freud, the Successful Resolution of the Oedipal and Electra

question 435

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the successful resolution of the Oedipal and Electra conflicts ends when the child takes on the values and behaviors of the same-sex parent through a process known as

• A)fixation.
• B)congruence.
• C)compensation.
• D)identification.

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Definitions:

Minimal Effort

A principle suggesting that individuals generally prefer to accomplish their goals with the least amount of effort necessary.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud, emphasizing the exploration of unconscious thoughts and emotions to understand and resolve psychological issues.

Unconscious Conflicts

Deep-seated psychological struggles that reside outside of conscious awareness, often stemming from repressed emotions or desires, which can influence behavior and mental health.

Operant Conditioning

A learning principle where behaviors are influenced by their consequences, such as rewards or punishments.