According to Freud, the two main functions of dreams are to
a. release electrical discharges and aid in the growth of the brain.
b. conserve energy and restore neuron function.
c. help people rest and relax.
d. reduce psychic tensions and work through unconscious wishes.
e. facilitate memory and clean out old memories.
d. reduce psychic tensions and work through unconscious desires.
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Bilateral lesions of the medial temporal cortex that do not damage the hippocampus or amygdala produce
A) slight object-recognition deficits in rats. B) no object-recognition deficits in monkeys. C) slight object-recognition deficits in monkeys. D) major object recognition deficits in both rats and monkeys. E) both A and C
Bruce is seeing a therapist for his depression, but he is always late and has missed several appointments. He talks about sports and the weather to try and avoid facing his problems and he often becomes argumentative with his therapist. According to psychoanalytic theory, Bruce's behavior is a classic example of
A. catharsis. B. resistance. C. transference. D. projection.
Marcia has a successful but demanding career that she enjoys, she has two children who receive consistent and high-quality care, and a close, mutually supportive relationship with her husband. According to the psychological research, Marcia is likely to:
a. · experience a high level of stress because of her multiple roles. b. · experience a low level of stress, and her multiple roles will probably enhance her psychological well-being. c. · have a nervous breakdown as she struggles to meet the needs and expectations of the people around her. d. · experience a low level of stress, but her husband and children are likely to experience a very high level of stress.