A neighbor sexually abused Pat at age four. At 35 years of age, Pat still feels uncomfortable around people that have an accent like the neighbor but cannot explain the nature of these feelings. According to Freud, the source of Pat's feelings are said to be stored in the _____ region of the mind.

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According to Freud, traumatic memories and feelings that are not accessible to conscious awareness are stored in the unconscious mind. Pat's discomfort around people with a similar accent to the abuser is likely rooted in these unconscious memories and feelings.

A Neighbor Sexually Abused Pat at Age Four