Which of the following is the best way to think of fixation?
A)It occurs when we use defense mechanisms to deal with unconscious sexual and aggressive impulses.
B)In development it occurs when children leave behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis.
C)In development, the rewards in the environment take control of our behaviors.
D)All of these

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Fixation, in development, occurs when a child leaves behind some psychic energy tied up in resolving a crisis. The other options relate to issues with defense mechanisms and environmental rewards, which while related to psychological development, do not accurately represent the concept of fixation.

Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Think