Question

When Libido is attached to or invested in an object, it is known as:

• A. Catharsis
• B. Ego Ideal
• C. Cathexis
• D. Anxiety

Hint:

Catharsis refers to the release of repressed emotions, while ego ideal represents the ideal self an individual aspires to.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Cathexis, in Freudian psychoanalytic theory, refers to the process of investing emotional or psychic energy (libido) into a person, object, or idea.

• Function: Explains emotional attachment or fixation.
• Example: Strong feelings toward loved ones or intense focus on goals.
• Significance: Highlights the role of emotional energy in shaping relationships and motivations.