Manifest content is to latent content as ________.
A) obvious is to symbolic
B) wish is to fulfillment
C) symbolic is to obvious
D) unconscious is to conscious

Question

Manifest content is to latent content as ________.
A) obvious is to symbolic 
B) wish is to fulfillment
C) symbolic is to obvious 
D) unconscious is to conscious

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Manifest content refers to the obvious, literal storyline of a dream, while latent content refers to the symbolic, underlying meaning. Therefore, the best comparison would be obvious (manifest) is to symbolic (latent), making choice A the correct answer.

Manifest Content Is to Latent Content as ________