AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are verbal or behavioral “mistakes” that reveal unconscious wishes in psychodynamic therapy?
A
Freudian slips.
B
Oopsies.
C
Unconscious slips.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Freudian slip, or sometimes known as a parapraxis, is a verbal or memory mistake (a “slip of the tongue") that is considered to be linked to the unconscious mind. These slips apparently reveal private thoughts and feelings that individuals hold.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some common Freudian slip examples include saying the wrong name (e.g., calling your current partner by your ex’s name or calling your teacher your mom), misquoting or misinterpreting a written or spoken word, and using the wrong word (e.g., when Ted Kennedy used the word “breast” instead of “best” in a speech).

Detailed explanation-3: -Since experts have limited means of measuring unconscious thoughts and internal conflict, they have yet to find conclusive evidence that Freudian slips are a direct result of any unconscious urges or impulses you may have.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parapraxis, or the definition of a Freudian slip, refers to an error in communication or memory that Freud believed reveals desires and urges from your unconscious mind. A Freudian slip can occur in many types of communication, such as verbal or written communication.

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