The work of Freud was built around ________.
A) a theory of personality that emphasizes the awareness of one's own cognitive processes
B) a theory of personality that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts
C) a method of psychotherapy in which an observer carefully records and interprets behavior without interfering with the behavior
D) a method of psychotherapy that emphasizes how maladaptive behaviors are learned through imitations of others and through cognitive expectations

Question

The work of Freud was built around ________.
A) a theory of personality that emphasizes the awareness of one's own cognitive processes
B) a theory of personality that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts 
C) a method of psychotherapy in which an observer carefully records and interprets behavior without interfering with the behavior
D) a method of psychotherapy that emphasizes how maladaptive behaviors are learned through imitations of others and through cognitive expectations

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Freud's work was based on the idea that unconscious motives and conflicts played a significant role in shaping human behavior and personality. He believed that by bringing these unconscious thoughts and feelings to the surface, individuals could gain a better understanding of themselves and their behavior. This formed the basis of psychoanalysis, the form of therapy that Freud developed.

The Work of Freud Was Built Around ________