Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development, you would conclude that _______

a. human behavior is basically random.
b. humans have basic, self-centered drives that must be controlled by learning the ways of society.
c. societies encourage people to become self-centered.
d. humans can never become cultural creatures.


Answer: b

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. true b. false

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