Freud considered _____ as compelling a part of human nature as sex

a. passion
c. aggression
b. morality
d. resistance


ANS: C
FEEDBACK: One component of the death instincts is the aggressive drive, which Freud saw as the wish to die turned against objects other than the self. Freud came to consider aggression as compelling a part of human nature as sex.

Psychology

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Which of the following did Galton conclude based on his survey of the knowledge and attitudes of 200 eminent scientists?

a. The environment, including families and schools, plays an important role in intellectual achievement. b. Intellectual potential is only heritable for those with intellectual disabilities. c. Intelligence and scientific achievement have very little correlation. d. Schools that emphasize rote learning and strict discipline promote intellectual achievement.

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Think about the changes in roles for women and men from the 1950s to today. How do you think identity formation has changed for adolescents over this period? How do you think thechanges have been different for women and men?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. There is no impact. B. Low acquisition training causes high extinction to the escape response. C. Medium acquisition training causes high extinction to the escape response. D. Greater acquisition training causes slower extinction to the escape response.

Psychology