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The pleasure principle is associated with which element of Freud’s personality theory?

One sign of abnormality is when a person engages in behavior that creates a great deal of emotional distress or __________.

Anton’s wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Anton’s problem represents the expression of a repressed, unresolved, internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in Anton’s childhood. This view is typical of the __________ model of abnormality.

Whenever Norah thinks about her life, she automatically bursts into tears. This example most clearly illustrates the impact of __________ in psychological disorders.

The ego operates according to which principle?

According to Freud, thoughts and feelings that are well below the surface of awareness and cannot normally be recalled are in the __________ mind.

During the Renaissance, abnormal behavior was believed to result from __________.

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States?

Hamid was filling out a job application and was required to disclose his home address, social security number, and email address. According to Freud, this kind of general information in our memory that can be easily recalled is stored in the __________ mind.

What is Freud’s term for the primitive side of personality that is motivated primarily by biological drives?