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What is parapraxis also known as?
What is parapraxis also known as?
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Remember, parapraxis or Freudian slips are errors that often reveal deeper, hidden thoughts or emotions.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Screen Memory
- Defense Mechanism
- Freudian Slip
- Transference
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Parapraxis, commonly called a Freudian Slip, refers to an unintentional error in speech or memory, which reveals subconscious thoughts or desires, as proposed by Sigmund Freud.
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