The Theories of Sigmund Freud and His Followers

question 17

Multiple Choice

The theories of Sigmund Freud and his followers:

• A) are based on the idea that much of human behaviour is determined by mental processes operating below the level of conscious awareness
• B) emphasize the functions served by the mind
• C) emphasize the concept that the whole is different than the sum of its parts
• D) state that behaviour can be altered by the application of reinforcement and punishment

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