In Contrast to Freud's View That All Humans Are Born

question 62

Multiple Choice

In contrast to Freud's view that all humans are born with _____ that underlie(s) all aggressive acts, contemporary psychoanalysts believe that aggression _____ .

• A) a death instinct; is best described as an acquired drive
• B) a death instinct; is instinctual, but promotes life rather than self-destruction
• C) aggressive reflexes; is learned
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Anxiety

The state of feeling excessive and persistent worry and fear over everyday situations, often leading to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with physical excitation or emotional responses.

Extrinsic Locus

The belief that control over one's life events and outcomes resides primarily in external factors or forces beyond one's personal control.

Julian Rotter

A psychologist known for his work in social learning theory and the introduction of the concept of locus of control.