Darla's father went to prison when she was four years old,following numerous domestic violence incidents with Darla's mother.Although Darla does not remember the violence,she is fearful of men and avoids intimate relationships.Freud would suggest that the problem lies with Darla's ________.

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Freud believed that traumatic experiences from the past can be repressed into the unconscious mind, where they can still impact a person's behavior and emotions. In this case, Darla's fear of men and avoidance of intimate relationships may be linked to repressed memories of her father's domestic violence. Therefore, the best choice is D, the unconscious mind.

Darla's Father Went to Prison When She Was Four Years