Janet and Freud both saw dissociations as being related to the ego. Their views were
A) the same: Both saw dissociation as an indicator of a strong ego.
B) different: Janet saw dissociation as an indicator of a strong ego; Freud saw it as an indicator of a weak ego.
C) the same: Both saw dissociation as an indicator of a weak ego.
D) different: Janet saw dissociation as an indicator of a weak ego; Freud saw it as an indicator of a strong ego.

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Janet saw dissociation as a weakening of the ego's ability to integrate experiences and maintain continuity of self. Freud viewed dissociation as a defense mechanism to protect a vulnerable ego. Therefore, Freud saw dissociation as an indicator of a strong ego because it was able to protect itself by exclusively holding traumatic memories and emotions outside the conscious mind.

Janet and Freud Both Saw Dissociations as Being Related to the Ego