Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to Freud, the unconscious mind is responsible for what?

Uncomfortable experiences
A sense of guilt
Behaviors, motives, and dreams
Logical decisions

The correct answer is: Behaviors, motives, and dreams

Freud believed that the unconscious mind was responsible for behaviors, motives, and dreams. This means that the unconscious mind holds memories, thoughts, and desires that are not readily available to our conscious mind. This can greatly influence our actions and thoughts without us being aware of it. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the role of the unconscious mind according to Freud. Uncomfortable experiences and a sense of guilt may be a result of the unconscious mind, but they are not its primary function. Similarly, logical decisions are made by our conscious mind, not the unconscious mind.