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Question 20 • 53040de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - Psychology - S1

According to Freud, slips of the tongue __________.

Answer
A
occur when a person is unconscious
B
prove that people are forgetful when unconscious
C
represent a meaningful unconscious thought
D
are the mind’s way of expressing conscious desires

Explanation

Freud viewed slips of the tongue, sometimes called Freudian slips, as revealing thoughts or wishes outside a person’s conscious awareness. Thus, they represent a meaningful unconscious thought. Choice D is tempting, but Freud’s explanation focuses on unconscious rather than conscious desires.

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