Partly influenced by his new theory of dreams,Freud came to believe that the "seduction memories" related to him by his hysterical patients were really
A) reflections of sexual wishes.
B) memories of real sexual abuse.
C) imaginings not to be taken seriously.
D) stories their parents had told them.

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Freud eventually came to the conclusion that the "seduction memories" related by his patients were not actual memories of childhood sexual abuse, but rather fantasies related to repressed sexual desires. This realization led to the development of his theory of the Oedipus complex and the role of unconscious desires in shaping behavior.

Partly Influenced by His New Theory of Dreams,Freud Came to Believe