A Time Machine Provides You with the Opportunity to Interview

question 89

Multiple Choice

A time machine provides you with the opportunity to interview Sigmund Freud. During the interview, Freud admits that he never wanted to attend medical school. When you ask him how he made it through, he says, "I had eidetic imagery." What does he mean by that?

• A) He relied on the ability to associate odd images with material he needed to remember.
• B) He had a photographic memory, which helped him remember the material he had to learn.
• C) He was able to imagine how cells in a patient's body were acting when he prescribed drugs and, thus, he could adjust dosages.
• D) In order to remember the long list of diseases he would encounter, he created drawings that helped him remember.

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Definitions:

Somatic Representation

The way in which the body and its physical sensations are perceived and represented in the brain, often related to how pain or other sensory stimuli are processed.

Ego Identification

The process by which an individual forms an understanding of themselves through associations with certain groups, roles, ideals, etc.

Disengagement Theory

A theory suggesting that aging naturally leads individuals to withdraw from social relationships and society, facilitating smooth transfer of responsibilities to the younger generation.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they prioritize relationships that are emotionally fulfilling.