Which statement summarizes the psychoanalytic view of Sigmund Freud?
A) The mind is like an iceberg in that only a small part of its substance is visible.
B) Life is a constant striving for superiority.
C) The mind is one great blooming, buzzing confusion.
D) Introspection is not a proper scientific technique in psychology.

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The statement "The mind is like an iceberg in that only a small part of its substance is visible" summarizes the psychoanalytic view of Sigmund Freud, who believed that the majority of mental processes are unconscious and hidden from awareness, much like the majority of an iceberg is hidden from view beneath the surface of the water.

Which Statement Summarizes the Psychoanalytic View of Sigmund Freud