On which of the following is Freud's theory as a homeostatic approach based?
a. Balance and equilibrium
c. Sexual fantasies from childhood
b. Homosexuality and heterosexuality
d. None of these are correct.
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: When the body is in a state of need, a person experiences a feeling of tension or pressure. Freud's theory is therefore a homeostatic approach, meaning that we are motivated to restore and maintain a condition of physiological equilibrium, or balance, to keep the body free of tension.
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