Asked by Michelle DeMars on Jul 05, 2024

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Carl Jung referred to a shared reservoir of memory traces from our species history as the

A) self-reference phenomenon.
B) defense mechanism.
C) collective unconscious.
D) psychosexual stages.

Collective Unconscious

The collective unconscious, a concept proposed by Carl Jung, refers to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind.

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, known for his concepts of the collective unconscious and archetypes.

Memory Traces

The lasting imprint of information in the brain, theorized to be the basis for memory retention.

  • Recognize the concept of the collective unconscious as introduced by Carl Jung.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Carl Jung believed in the concept of a collective unconscious, which is a shared reservoir of memory traces from our species history, inherited from our ancestors. This is the best choice and is the most directly related option compared to the others.