On which two beliefs is psychoanalytic theory based?

A) The conscious mind controls the majority of our behavior; unconsciousness can be accessed on an as-needed basis.
B) Biological processes determine our personalities; personality can be changed through the exertion of personal effort.
C) The majority of psychological development takes place during adulthood; most people have a future-orientation rather than a past-orientation.
D) We don’t usually know our true motives; defense mechanisms keep unpleasant thoughts out of conscious awareness.

D) We don’t usually know our true motives; defense mechanisms keep unpleasant thoughts out of conscious awareness.

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A. Periods of high stress B. Adolescence or early adulthood C. Infancy or early childhood D. Major development transitions

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Dr. Sardonicus conducted a study where she examined the likelihood of participants to conform to the opinion of a larger group of individuals

According to the research findings of Solomon Asch, which of the following people would be least likely to demonstrate such conformity? a) Stavros, who was raised in Canada b) Mei, who was raised in China c) Chiumbo, who was raised in Kenya d) Nakul, who was raised in India

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