Paula wants to be a famous rock musician,but she cannot afford the musical equipment she needs and her parents won't let her take music lessons.So she spends her free time fantasizing and daydreaming about being a famous musician.According to Freud,Paula's daydreams represent ________.

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According to Freud, primary process thinking is characterized by irrational, wish-fulfilling thoughts and fantasies, which is exactly what Paula is doing by daydreaming about being a famous musician. Option A, extrinsic thinking, refers to externally focused thinking related to tangible goals or rewards. Option B, intrinsic thinking, refers to internally motivated thinking related to personal growth or fulfillment. Option D, secondary process thinking, is associated with reality testing and logical problem-solving. None of these options accurately describe Paula's daydreaming behavior.

Paula Wants to Be a Famous Rock Musician,but She Cannot