Freud's Psychoanalytic Perspective

Easy Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Personality Theories

In the study of personality psychology, different theorists define personality in various ways. One of the most well-known theories is the psychoanalytic theory proposed by Sigmund Freud. According to this theory, personality is largely shaped by unconscious motivations and early childhood experiences.

Which of the following statements best reflects Freud's psychoanalytic perspective on personality?

Personality is primarily influenced by genetics.

Personality is a product of individual choice and self-actualization.

Personality develops through the resolution of conflicts at different psychosexual stages.

Personality is shaped by social and environmental factors.

Personality is determined by one's level of cognitive functioning.

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