Each of the following is one of the propositions central to all psychodynamic theories except ________

a. our mental representations of ourselves, of others, and of our relationships tend to guide our interactions with other people
b. stable personality patterns do not form until young adulthood
c. mental processes such as emotions, motivations, and thoughts operate in parallel and thus may lead to conflicting feelings
d. much of mental life is unconscious


Answer: b

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