Freud's notion of phylogenetic endowment refers to
A)anatomical differences between the sexes that lead to psychological differences.
B)the physical structure of the brain where the unconscious is located.
C)our ancestor's experiences that we inherit and that form part of our unconscious.
D)the social rules we learn from our parents that form the superego.

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Freud believed that our ancestors' experiences are stored in the unconscious, which we inherit and influence our behavior. This notion is known as phylogenetic endowment. The other options do not accurately reflect this concept.

Freud's Notion of Phylogenetic Endowment Refers to