According to Freud, conflicts or concerns that persist beyond the developmental period in which they first occur are known as

A. defense mechanisms.
B. fixations.
C. conflicts.
D. complexes.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. demonstrate superior intelligence. b. have difficulties with planning and show emotional flatness. c. emerge with a new "perky" personality. d. be extremely agitated.

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