Which of the following statements is consistent with Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
A) we are always aware of our motivations
B) many of our thoughts and feelings reside in the unconscious mind
C) the conscious and unconscious mind are never in competition
D) childhood experiences do not contribute to later psychological functioning

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Freud believed that many of our thoughts, feelings, and motivations reside in the unconscious mind and that we are often unaware of them. Option A is incorrect because Freud believed that many of our motivations are repressed or hidden from our awareness. Option C is incorrect because Freud proposed that there is always a competition between the conscious and unconscious mind, as the unconscious often influences our behavior without our awareness. Option D is incorrect because Freud's theory emphasized the importance of childhood experiences in shaping our later psychological functioning.

Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with Freud's Psychoanalytic