Asked by Rodrigo Castro on Apr 24, 2024

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According to Freud,childhood sexual fantasies are always

A) based in reality for the patient.
B) based on a dream or a figment of the imagination of the patient.
C) based on direct evidence revealed through hypnosis.
D) the cause of adult neurosis.

Neurosis

Describes a class of functional mental disorders involving chronic distress but neither delusions nor hallucinations, making it difficult to cope with life.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

  • Attain knowledge about the controversies and impacts stemming from Freud's theory on sexual fantasies during childhood.
  • Understand the concept of the unconscious as proposed by Freud.
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Emmanuel Koomson6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Freud believed that childhood sexual fantasies and experiences play a significant role in shaping the adult personality and can be the cause of adult neurosis. He posited that unresolved conflicts and repressed desires from childhood could manifest as neuroses in adulthood.