Which of the following is most similar to the psychological goal of control?
a. A girl discovers that she can make her brother cry by teasing him.
b. A pet owner expects that her dog will be waiting for her when she gets home.
c. A child likes ice cream because it tastes good.
d. A poet writes a poem describing a beautiful snowfall.
Answer: a. A girl discovers that she can make her brother cry by teasing him.
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Iris was in an automobile accident. She goes to a psychologist one week after the accident. If Iris is experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, headache, and rumination about the accident, she will likely receive which diagnosis?
a. Acute Stress Disorder. b. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. c. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. d. Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
Franklin had a dream last night that he was floating down a river in a boat with no oars. He had no motor, no sail, and no way of controlling the boat. According to Freud, the best example of the latent content of the dream would be
a. Franklin is feeling that some part of his life is out of control. b. The boat is the latent content of the dream. c. Franklin's parents are the latent content of the dream. d. The river is the latent content of the dream.