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tuffie

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On which of the following is Freud's theory as a homeostatic approach based?
 
  a. Balance and equilibrium
  c. Sexual fantasies from childhood
  b. Homosexuality and heterosexuality
  d. None of these are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of instincts as described by Freud?
 
  a. An instinct is a state of physiological excitation or energy.
  c. The aim of an instinct is to satisfy a need and thereby reduce feelings of tension.
  b. When the body is in a state of need, a person experiences a feeling of calmness.
  d. It is always possible to escape the pressure of our physiological needs.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: When the body is in a state of need, a person experiences a feeling of tension or pressure. Freud's theory is therefore a homeostatic approach, meaning that we are motivated to restore and maintain a condition of physiological equilibrium, or balance, to keep the body free of tension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: When the body is in a state of need, the person experiences a feeling of tension or
pressure. The aim of an instinct is to satisfy the need and thereby reduce the tension.





 

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