On which two beliefs is psychoanalytic theory based?
A) The conscious mind controls the majority of our behavior; unconsciousness can be accessed on an as-needed basis.
B) Biological processes determine our personalities; personality can be changed through the exertion of personal effort.
C) The majority of psychological development takes place during adulthood; most people have a future-orientation rather than a past-orientation.
D) We don’t usually know our true motives; defense mechanisms keep unpleasant thoughts out of conscious awareness.
D) We don’t usually know our true motives; defense mechanisms keep unpleasant thoughts out of conscious awareness.
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