Which one of the following statements regarding Freud's psychodynamic approach is true? Select one option only.
Displacement occurs when a person transfers strong, unacceptable emotions from their original, threatening source onto a safer, neutral substitute target.
Repression involves a conscious, deliberate decision to forget a distressing memory, keeping it active within the preconscious mind.
The Superego operates on the reality principle, mediating between the impulsive demands of the Id and the moralistic demands of the Ego.
Denial occurs when a person completely blocks a traumatic event from their memory, so they are unable to recall any details of the experience.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Psychodynamic approach (A-level only) with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 42 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
