Civilization and Its Discontents Study Guide

Civilization and Its Discontents Quiz 4

1. Define "cathexis."

• The oceanic feeling of complete narcissism.
• The process of repressing painful memories.
• The drive to disintegration and destruction.
• The investment of libido in objects.

2. Define "displacement."

• The rise of repressed memories in everyday life situations.
• The relocation of an emotionally painful experience onto safe emotional territory.
• The consigning of painful emotional memories to the unconscious.
• The feeling that you don't belong somewhere.

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