Asked by Stephanie Miller on Jul 17, 2024

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According to Sigmund Freud,the part of the self in which we repress traumatic memories so that we are not normally aware of them is called:

A) the id
B) the superego
C) the ego
D) the unconscious
E) the adult personality

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, imposing ethical standards and social conformity.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within current conscious awareness.

Traumatic Memories

Are deeply distressing or disturbing memories that are associated with experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, which can have long-lasting psychological effects.

  • Locate and describe the key parts of the self and personality as presented by key theorists.
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Collin MeierJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Freud believed that the unconscious is the part of the mind where repressed memories, thoughts, and feelings are stored, and that these suppressed memories could impact one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without the individual realizing it.