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According to Freud, _____ is the form of psychic energy, manifested by the life instincts, that drives a person toward pleasurable behaviors and thoughts.
 
  a. libido
  c. catharsis
  b. cathexis
  d. mood

Question 2

According to Freud, _____ serve the purpose of survival of the individual and the species by seeking to satisfy the needs for food, water, air, and sex.
 
  a. peak experiences
  c. needs for esteem and social recognition
  b. life instincts
  d. organismic valuing processes


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Chocorrol77

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: The psychic energy manifested by the life instincts is the libido. The libido can be attached to or invested in objects, a concept Freud called cathexis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Freud grouped the instincts into two categories: life instincts and death instincts. Life instincts are the drive for ensuring survival of the individual and the species by satisfying the needs for food, water, air, and sex.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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