In Freudian theory, a preschool boy's attraction for his mother and feelings of rivalry with his father are referred to as the conflict

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ANSWER: Oedipus

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What is Freud's term for the unconscious efforts by the ego to deny or distort reality for the purpose of protecting itself when conflict becomes too intense?

A. False cognitions B. Coping techniques C. Disordered thinking D. Defense mechanisms

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Cynthia is a struggling actress who views each audition as a chance to be discovered and signed to a contract. Cynthia's behaviour BEST illustrates _____ motivation.

A) avoidance B) unconscious C) approach D) implicit

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Nicole graduated from high school and started college, because she didn't want to work. She has no idea what she wants to do with her life and has little motivation toward her studies. According to Erickson, Nicole is experiencing

a. role diffusion. c. ego identity. b. stagnation. d. isolation.

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What does reductio ad absurdum mean?

a. To reduce a pompous individual by making jokes at his or her expense b. To follow the suggestions of one’s teachers until one can formulate independent thought c. To expect nothing from life because it is, in essence, absurd d. To demolish an argument by following its logical steps until an absurd conclusion is reached

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