Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist, is known for his theory of the collective unconscious. Which of the following best describes this concept?

• A. A shared belief system across different cultures
• B. A part of the unconscious mind containing memories and impulses of which the individual is not aware
• C. A universal psyche inherited from past generations and containing archetypes
• D. A technique for treating psychological disorders by making the unconscious conscious

Answer: (C)