Freud believed that the goal of the pleasure principle was to __________
a) reduce satisfaction and maximize tension
b) maximize satisfaction and reduce tension
c) reduce inhibition and maximize unconscious awareness
d) increase inhibition and reduce unconscious awareness
Answer: b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false