Asked by Chloe Guida on Apr 27, 2024

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Deafness or blindness, paralysis of parts of the body, uncontrollable trembling, and gaps in memory were the symptoms of __________, from which many of Sigmund Freud's patients suffered.

A) amnesia
B) hysteria
C) psychosis
D) schizophrenia

Hysteria

A psychological condition that manifests as exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, often without an identifiable cause.

Amnesia

is a disorder characterized by the loss of memories, such as facts, information, and experiences, which can be temporary or permanent, and partial or complete.

Paralysis

The loss or impairment of voluntary muscular power, potentially caused by injury or disease affecting the nervous system.

  • Elucidate the psychological processes suggested by Freudian theory.
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Zarah FaltinMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The symptoms mentioned are commonly associated with hysteria, which was a popular diagnosis in Freud's time.