Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

Assertion: Regression can occur when a person's resolution of problems at any stage of development is inadequate.

Reason: Fixation refers to displaying behaviors typical of a less mature stage of development.

Options:

Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

Correct Answer:

Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

Explanation:

Freud's assertion that regression can occur when resolution of problems at any stage of development is inadequate is true. Regression (not Fixation) refers to reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development. When individuals do not adequately resolve conflicts at a particular stage, they may exhibit behaviors associated with a less mature stage as a way of coping or dealing with unresolved issues.