A man refers to his "martial status" instead of his "marital status" during a job interview. Freud might have seen this as an example of
A) projection.
B) symbolic behavior.
C) a Freudian slip.
D) free association.

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A Freudian slip is when a person unconsciously substitutes a word or phrase with one that is related to their unconscious thoughts or feelings. In this case, the man may have had martial arts or military experiences on his mind, leading him to mistakenly say "martial" instead of "marital."

A Man Refers to His "Martial Status" Instead of His