Which of the following is the best way to think of fixation?
A) It occurs when we use defense mechanisms to deal with unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses.
B) In development, it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis.
C) In development, the rewards in the environment take control of our behaviors.
D) All of these are correct.

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Fixation, as described by Freud's psychoanalytic theory, occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis during development. This unresolved energy then carries over into adulthood and can manifest in various ways, such as personality traits or behaviors. The other options do not fully capture the concept of fixation as it is understood in psychology.

Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Think