Which of the following statements is true of instincts as described by Freud?
a. An instinct is a state of physiological excitation or energy.
c. The aim of an instinct is to satisfy a need and thereby reduce feelings of tension.
b. When the body is in a state of need, a person experiences a feeling of calmness.
d. It is always possible to escape the pressure of our physiological needs.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: When the body is in a state of need, the person experiences a feeling of tension or
pressure. The aim of an instinct is to satisfy the need and thereby reduce the tension.
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