According to Tom's psychoanalyst, he was traumatized during the anal stage of his psychosexual development, which accounts for Tom's tightwad habits. Which of the following would be Freud's term for Tom's behavior?

A. anal retentive
B. anal expulsive
C. parsimonious
D. serendipitous


Answer: A

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a. Therapy provides clients with a new perspective about themselves. b. The emphasis in all therapies is placed on past experiences. c. A protected setting is offered for working out problems. d. A rationale for the client's suffering and a proposed line of action to end the suffering is offered.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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