According to Erik Erikson, the major task adults face in middle adulthood is one of generativity versus self-absorption

What distinguishes a psychoanalyst from other kinds of therapists?

a. Absence of any formal education b. Greater interest in psychological research than in treating patients c. Reliance on theories and methods pioneered by Sigmund Freud d. Use of devices that measure brain activity

Freud believed that most, if not all, psychological disorders are mainly the result of anxiety. However, Freudian explanations of the anxiety disorders receive much less attention today than they once did. From what you've learned of Freudian theory, how would a Freudian explanation of the etiology of the anxiety disorders differ from the types of explanations presented in your text?

What will be an ideal response?