As a toddler, Aaron was very difficult to care for. He wanted constant attention and preferred his mother and grandmother's care to his father's. As an adult, Aaron is vain and a perfectionist. Although Freud and Watson might agree that __________________ shaped his adult personality, Watson might also say that his adult personality was influenced by ____________.

A. too much attention; his immediate environment

B. early childhood experiences; habits learned in early childhood

C. unmet desire for attention; an innate drive for attention

D. lack of identification with his father; a less than stimulating environment as an adult


B. early childhood experiences; habits learned in early childhood

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According to Freud’s theory, which component of one’s personality is most likely to be overwhelmed by unresolved unconscious conflicts?

a. ?ego b. ?id c. ?superego d. ?all of these are equally likely to be overwhelmed

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a. the illusion of disagreement b. a weak leader c. failing to critically evaluate ideas d. members who do not like each other

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Psychology