Neo-Freudians placed greater emphasis than did Freud on the role of ________ in personality development.
A) defense mechanisms
B) the Oedipus complex
C) the conscious mind
D) genetic predispositions

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Neo-Freudians, such as Alfred Adler, Carl Jung, and Karen Horney, placed greater emphasis on the conscious mind and social factors than Freud did. They saw personality development as not solely determined by unconscious conflicts and instincts but also influenced by the individual's conscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as well as their social environment.

Neo-Freudians Placed Greater Emphasis Than Did Freud on the Role