According to Freud, the Reality Principle Is __________

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the reality principle is __________

• A) the way in which the ego tries to delay satisfying the id's desires until it can do so safely and successfully.
• B) the way in which the id tries to obtain gratification and avoid pain.
• C) the way in which the ego ideal establishes standards of what one would like to be.
• D) the way in which young children instinctively seek self-actualization.

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Definitions:

Acquiring

The process of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Systematic Desensitization Therapy

Type of behavior therapy that attempts to reduce client anxiety through relaxation techniques and progressive exposure to feared stimuli.

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach focusing on changing maladaptive behaviors through reinforcement and other learning principles.