A psychologist who subscribe to the Freudian school of thought likely endorse which of the following statements? Our behaviour is largely the _____________________________.

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Freudian psychology, or psychoanalysis, emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts, desires, and defenses in shaping behavior. Freud believed that behavior is the result of the ongoing struggle between our innate drives (such as sexual and aggressive impulses) and the defenses we develop to keep these drives in check. This perspective is encapsulated in choice C, which highlights the continuous conflict between internal impulses and defenses as a determinant of behavior.

A Psychologist Who Subscribe to the Freudian School of Thought