While historical events and social issues can be used as a backdrop for short stories, they are not typically considered to be a psychological theme.

Ambivalence is the state of having two or more conflicting emotions or motivations, which can lead to indecision or inaction.

All of the options are examples of psychological conflicts that could be explored in a short story.

Transformation is the term used to describe the process by which a character undergoes a significant change in their beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Sublimation is not a defense mechanism, but rather a process by which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable ones.

Amnesia is the term used to describe the psychological state of a character who is unable to remember important personal information or events.

All of the options are examples of psychological disorders that could be explored in a short story.

Impulse control disorder is the term used to describe the psychological state of a character who is unable to control their thoughts or actions.

While love is a common theme in short stories, it is not typically considered to be a psychological theme.

Psychosis is the term used to describe the psychological state of a character who is unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy.

Displacement is not a defense mechanism, but rather a process by which emotions or impulses are redirected from their original target to a more acceptable one.

Alexithymia is the term used to describe the psychological state of a character who is unable to feel emotions.

While family and relationships are common themes in short stories, they are not typically considered to be psychological themes.

Impulse control disorder is the term used to describe the psychological state of a character who is unable to control their thoughts or actions.

Sublimation is not a defense mechanism, but rather a process by which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable ones.