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Freudian Theory Trivia Quiz

Sigmund Freud was the founder of the psychoanalytic approach to personality. He believes that powerful unconscious motives exist and that conflict between motives produces anxiety and defense mechanisms.

A multiple-choice quiz by trevor1968. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trevor1968

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,555

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to Freud, what process does a child need to be engaged in so the Oedipus conflict can be resolved? Hint

internalization

socialization

identification

denial

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Freud ask patients to talk about their dreams? Hint

to put them to sleep

to relax them so they would talk about what was really bothering them

to observe their natural behavior

to provide symbolic clues to the nature of their unconscious conflicts

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Freud, which of the following are present at birth? Hint

reality principle

superego

ego

4. Jack finds any mention of male femininity offensive. His therapist suggests that, in actuality, this may be Jack's way of reducing anxiety from his true fear of being a homosexual. If so, according to Freud, what defense mechanism is Jack using? Hint

reaction formation

projection

displacement

regression

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to other theorists, what is a major problem with Freudian theory? Hint

too objective

not been scientifically tested

not descriptive

based on sexuality

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following defense mechanisms, in Freudian theory, underlies all others? Hint

regression

projection

fixation

repression

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which term does not fit Freud's theory? Hint

unconscious

introspection

free association

psychoanalysis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which term fits into Freud's theory? Hint

reinforcement

stimulus

free association

response

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to Freud's theory, what do the id, ego, and superego represent? Hint

various biochemical processes in the brain

physical divisions in the brain

strong motivational forces

different ways of processing information

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Question 10 of 10

10. Maria is continually worrying about whether her actions are socially acceptable. According to some Freudian psychologists, what could control her personality? Hint

superego

ego

defense mechanisms

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Freud, what process does a child need to be engaged in so the Oedipus conflict can be resolved?

Answer: identification

Freud believes gender roles develop as a result of the Oedipus conflict. Children see themselves as rivals of the same-sex parent for the affection of the opposite-sex parent. Anxiety develops from the ensuing conflict, and eventually the child assumes the gender role of the same-sex parent. Identification is an important part of gender role acquisition.

2. Why did Freud ask patients to talk about their dreams?

Answer: to provide symbolic clues to the nature of their unconscious conflicts

Freud emphasized the role of unconscious or unobservable conflicts in outward behavior. Through dreams, Freud attempted to extract clues to the nature of the patient's unconscious conflict and to help the patient consciously recognize the psychological roots of a problem.

3. According to Freud, which of the following are present at birth?

Answer: id

Freud beieved that the id which is present at birth operates according to the pleasure principle, seeking immediate reduction of tension, regardless of circumstances. The ego begins developing soon after birth. The superego develops in childhood.

Answer: reaction formation

In reaction formation, Freud believed , a person replaces an anxiety-producing impulse or feeling ( e.g., hate ) with its opposite. (e.g., love).

5. According to other theorists, what is a major problem with Freudian theory?

Answer: not been scientifically tested

Freud is often criticized for not attempting to test his theory. Others have attempted to verify his concepts, but their studies have yielded mixed results.

6. Which of the following defense mechanisms, in Freudian theory, underlies all others?

Answer: repression

Freud believes that anxiety can be reduced by using defense mechanisms. Repression is the most basic defense mechanism. It operates by pushing unacceptable id impulses back into the unconsciousness. All other defense mechanisms involve repression.

7. Which term does not fit Freud's theory?

Answer: introspection

Freud emphasized the role of the unconscious. By using his psychoanalytic approach in the study of neurotic patients and the techniques of free association (unguided talking ) and dream analysis, he attempted to help his patients.

8. Which term fits into Freud's theory?

Answer: free association

Free association or unguided talking is a technique Freud developed to explore the unconscious. Stimulus, response, and reinforcement are behavioral terms.

9. According to Freud's theory, what do the id, ego, and superego represent?

Answer: strong motivational forces

Freud divided the human psyche into three separate but interacting motivational forces: id, ego, and superego. The id and superego are often in conflict, and it is the ego's task to mediate this conflict.

10. Maria is continually worrying about whether her actions are socially acceptable. According to some Freudian psychologists, what could control her personality?

Answer: superego

The primary goal of the superego, according to Freud, is socially acceptable behavior. The superego develops in childhood and represents the moral standards of society as conveyed to the person by his or her parents. It is also commonly referred to as the conscience.

Source: Author trevor1968

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