Which of the Following Freudian Ideas Is Most Consistent with Today's

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Freudian ideas is most consistent with today's psychological research findings?

• A) The conscience is largely formed in the process of resolving the Oedipus complex.
• B) Excessive smoking reflects an oral fixation.
• C) Most memory loss results from unconsciously motivated repression.
• D) Conscious awareness of what goes on in our own minds is very limited.

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Definitions:

Consciously

In a state of awareness where thoughts, feelings, and actions are recognized and understood by the individual.

Unconsciously

Pertaining to the processes of the mind that occur without conscious awareness.

Psychological Tests

Standardized measures used to assess individual mental capacities and behavioral styles.

Bad Choices

Decisions made that lead to negative consequences or outcomes, often considered unwise in hindsight.