A young student is listening to Freud give a lecture in Germany in the 1920s.Freud claims that repressed thoughts can influence behaviors.The student raises his hand and asks Freud,"Through what mechanism is this possible?" Freud replies:
A) "through fixation and conflict"
B) "behavior is influenced though the collective unconscious"
C) "through unconscious motivation"
D) "though conscious motivation"

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Freud believed that unconscious thoughts and desires can influence behavior even if the person is not aware of those thoughts. This is the foundation of psychoanalysis and Freud's theory of the unconscious mind. Therefore, the best choice is "Through unconscious motivation."

A Young Student Is Listening to Freud Give a Lecture