According to Freud, biological instincts and urges such as hunger, thirst, sexuality, and aggression all originate in the ______.

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According to Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, biological instincts and urges originate in the unconscious mind, which holds repressed memories, desires, and impulses that are not accessible to the conscious mind. Freud believed that these instincts and urges, collectively known as the id, operate according to the pleasure principle, which seeks immediate gratification and satisfaction of our basic needs.

According to Freud, Biological Instincts and Urges Such as Hunger