According to Freudian theory, phobias develop when:
A. unconscious anxiety is displaced onto a neutral or symbolic object.
B. the ego is unable to meet the needs of the id.
C. the preconscious state of mind becomes tied to the conscious state of mind.
D. sexual urges and drives are retarded or suppressed.
Answer: A
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