Asked by Christian Ronald Bourdeau on May 09, 2024

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Arjean's opinions are so dependent on what her friends think that she will believe just about anything they tell her.Freud would have suggested that Arjean demonstrates

A) a fixation.
B) free association.
C) reaction formation.
D) collective unconscious.

Fixation

In psychoanalytic theory, an obsessive interest or attachment to a developmental phase or aspect of personal interaction.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Collective Unconscious

coined by Carl Jung, refers to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience, common to all humankind.

  • Comprehend the stages involved in psychosexual evolution and fixation.
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Jessica OlagunleMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Freud would have suggested that Arjean demonstrates a fixation because her behavior indicates an inability to develop beyond the dependency characteristic of an earlier psychosexual stage, leading her to overly rely on others' opinions.