One of the Differences Between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson

question 20

Multiple Choice

One of the differences between Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson is that

• A) Freud underestimated the role of the unconscious mind in determining the life-span development of an individual.
• B) Erikson believed that development lasted only until the age of 20.
• C) Erikson emphasized the importance of both early and later experiences.
• D) Erikson overemphasized the role of sexuality in the life-span development of an individual.

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Definitions:

Repression

The psychological act of excluding distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from conscious awareness, often considered a defense mechanism.

Slips of the Tongue

Unintentional errors in speech where words are misused, switched, or combined inappropriately.

Personality Dynamics

Refers to the motivational, developmental, and adaptive aspects of personality, including how individual traits interact and change over time.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist best known for founding psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.