Psychoanalytic theory argues that

A. human identity changes at different stages throughout our lives.
B. social identity is the result of a conscious and creative process.
C. human behavior is shaped by the unconscious mind.
D. the self is an extension of the social standards of society, not instinctual influences.


Answer: C

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