Question

according to freud, the preconscious level of consciousness would be used to ______.
a. pay attention to ones sore feet
b. perceive an approaching car
c. recall ones memories of childhood
d. urge one to eat more potato chips

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define the preconscious level of consciousness

According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the preconscious mind contains thoughts, memories, and information that are not currently in active conscious awareness but can be easily retrieved and brought into conscious awareness when prompted.

Evaluate the given options

• A. pay attention to one's sore feet: This involves immediate sensory awareness and attention, which is a function of the conscious mind.
• B. perceive an approaching car: This involves active sensory perception and immediate focus, which belongs to the conscious mind.
• C. recall one's memories of childhood: This involves retrieving stored memories that are not currently being thought about but can be easily brought into conscious awareness, which is the definition of the preconscious mind.
• D. urge one to eat more potato chips: This represents basic biological drives and impulses, which typically originate in the unconscious mind (the id).

Identify the correct choice

Option C is the correct answer because recalling stored memories directly utilizes the preconscious level of consciousness.

Answer:

• (A) pay attention to one's sore feet
• (B) perceive an approaching car
• (C) recall one's memories of childhood (Correct answer)
• (D) urge one to eat more potato chips