Question 1

Contemporary psychodynamic theorists generally agree with Freud that

Accepted Answer

Contemporary psychodynamic theorists generally agree with Freud that some part of the human mind is unconscious and yet plays an important role in shaping human behavior. However, they have expanded on Freud's ideas and have updated his theories to include more emphasis on interpersonal relationships, social and cultural influences, and the role of early childhood experiences in shaping personality. They also place less focus on Freud's specific theory of the Oedipus and Electra complexes.

Question 2

Regarding Freud's theories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Freud's ideas on the development of women have not been accepted by contemporary psychodynamic theorists. In fact, his theories have been criticized for their sexist and reductionist views of women.

Question 3

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory has NOT been challenged by new research?

Accepted Answer

Freud's idea that early childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality is still widely accepted and supported by research in developmental psychology.

Question 4

Which of the following of Freud's ideas has been confirmed by later research?

Accepted Answer

Freud's idea that some part of the human mind was unconscious has been confirmed by later research in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. The concept of the unconscious is now widely accepted in modern psychology. However, his other ideas mentioned in the options B, C, and D have been criticized and disproven by later research.

Question 5

Which of the following was a contribution of Freudian developmental theory?

Accepted Answer

Freud was one of the first psychologists to propose that development proceeded through a series of stages. He outlined five psychosexual stages of development, each characterized by a different focus of pleasure and potential conflicts that must be resolved in order to successfully move on to the next stage. Despite some criticism of his specific stage theory, the idea that development occurs in a series of predictable stages has been an enduring contribution of Freudian theory to the field of psychology.

Question 6

Freud's ideas quickly attracted a brilliant following.Along with Freud's daughter Anna Freud, which of the following theorists focused more on developing Freud's ideas further rather than creating his or her own opposing theories?​

Accepted Answer

Otto Rank was a close collaborator of Freud and focused on developing Freud's ideas further, particularly in the area of psychoanalysis and the role of birth trauma.

Question 7

According to Freud, which of the following begins with an upswing in sexual energies, which activates all the unresolved conflicts of earlier years and results in the adolescent being filled with emotion and turmoil?

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of psychosexual development posits that the genital stage, which occurs during puberty, involves a resurgence of sexual energies. This upswing activates unresolved conflicts from earlier stages, leading to the emotional and psychological turmoil often observed in adolescents.

Question 8

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory have been challenged by new research?

Accepted Answer

Research has challenged Freud's portrayal of the elementary school years as unimportant for personality development. Recent studies have shown that experiences during these years can also have a significant impact on personality development. The other aspects listed (unconscious processes, stages of development, and early years shaping adult personality) are still generally accepted in modern psychology, although some modifications to Freud's original ideas have been made.

Question 9

According to Freud, children from age six to puberty experience a quiet, settled time when psychosexual development is "on hold." This is called the __________ period.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the period of psychosexual development between the ages of six and puberty is known as the latency period. During this time, there is a temporary halt in the progression of psychosexual development, as children focus on developing social and intellectual skills. This period is considered quiet and settled as the child's energy is concentrated on learning and developing relationships with peers.

Question 10

The theorists who accepted Freud's idea of the unconscious but disagreed with his focus on instinctual drives and sexuality and created their own opposing theories which stressed the role of cultural and social factors in the development of the personality were called

Accepted Answer

The theorists who accepted Freud's idea of the unconscious but disagreed with his focus on instinctual drives and sexuality and created their own opposing theories which stressed the role of cultural and social factors in the development of the personality were called neo-Freudians.

Question 11

One of Freud's major contributions to psychology that is still considered valid today was

Accepted Answer

Freud's belief that the first years of life shape personality is still a widely accepted concept in psychology today, and has been supported by numerous studies and research.

Question 12

For Freud, the time during which psychosexual development is dormant or interrupted is called the

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the time during which psychosexual development is dormant or interrupted is called the latency period. During this time, children's energy is directed towards acquiring new social and intellectual skills rather than towards sexual impulses.

Question 13

A modern offshoot of Freudian thinking are the psychosocial stages that cover development from birth to old age and were postulated by

Accepted Answer

The psychosocial stages of development were postulated by Erik Erikson, who was a follower of Freudian theory but also introduced his own ideas. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Carl Jung, Karen Horney, and Alfred Adler were all important figures in the development of psychoanalytic theory, but they did not specifically propose the psychosocial stages of development.

Question 14

Regarding Freud's theories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Freud's theories, while influential, are often criticized for their lack of scientific verifiability. Many aspects of his theories are considered untestable or have not been empirically supported, making it difficult to scientifically verify numerous predictions derived from his work.

Question 15

According to Freud, which of the following begins at puberty and ends with the person having a mature capacity for love and the realization of full adult sexuality?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the genital stage is the final stage that begins at puberty and ends when the person reaches a mature capacity for love and realizes full adult sexuality. In this stage, the individual focuses on their sexual interests and the conscious experience of pleasure.

Question 16

From age six to puberty, the best word to describe psychosexual development is

Accepted Answer

During the latency stage, from age six to puberty, psychosexual development is considered dormant as sexual feelings are repressed and children focus on other activities.

Question 17

Freud's theory remains influential because he

Accepted Answer

Freud's contribution of the concept of unconscious processes was groundbreaking and remains an important part of psychology today. While his theories have been criticized for their lack of scientific evidence, his ideas about the unconscious have been integrated into various psychological approaches, including psychoanalysis and cognitive psychology.

Question 18

During which psychosexual stage or period does the adolescent develop a growing capacity for responsible social-sexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's psychosexual theory, the genital stage occurs during adolescence and adulthood. It is during this stage that individuals develop the capacity for responsible social-sexual relationships, as they become more focused on intimate relationships and sexual pleasure.

Question 19

What do the personality theorists Karen Horney, Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung have in common?​

Accepted Answer

Karen Horney, Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung were all followers of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory but eventually developed their own distinct perspectives, leading to the categorization of them as neo-Freudians.

Question 20

Which personality theory seems to exaggerate the impact of sexuality and biological instincts, tends to explain any psychological event after it has occurred, offers little help in predicting future behavior, and has been difficult or impossible to test scientifically, but which still has many elements of truth within it?

Accepted Answer

The given description fits the psychoanalytic theory, which puts a lot of emphasis on sexuality and biological instincts, explains events after they have occurred through unconscious conflicts, has limited predictive power, and hasn't been scientifically validated yet still holds some validity.

Quiz 12: Personality.

Contemporary psychodynamic theorists generally agree with Freud that

Regarding Freud's theories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory has NOT been challenged by new research?

Which of the following of Freud's ideas has been confirmed by later research?

Which of the following was a contribution of Freudian developmental theory?

Freud's ideas quickly attracted a brilliant following.Along with Freud's daughter Anna Freud, which of the following theorists focused more on developing Freud's ideas further rather than creating his or her own opposing theories?​

According to Freud, which of the following begins with an upswing in sexual energies, which activates all the unresolved conflicts of earlier years and results in the adolescent being filled with emotion and turmoil?

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory have been challenged by new research?

According to Freud, children from age six to puberty experience a quiet, settled time when psychosexual development is "on hold." This is called the __________ period.

The theorists who accepted Freud's idea of the unconscious but disagreed with his focus on instinctual drives and sexuality and created their own opposing theories which stressed the role of cultural and social factors in the development of the personality were called

One of Freud's major contributions to psychology that is still considered valid today was

For Freud, the time during which psychosexual development is dormant or interrupted is called the

A modern offshoot of Freudian thinking are the psychosocial stages that cover development from birth to old age and were postulated by

Regarding Freud's theories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Freud, which of the following begins at puberty and ends with the person having a mature capacity for love and the realization of full adult sexuality?

From age six to puberty, the best word to describe psychosexual development is

Freud's theory remains influential because he

During which psychosexual stage or period does the adolescent develop a growing capacity for responsible social-sexual relationships?

What do the personality theorists Karen Horney, Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung have in common?​

Freud's ideas quickly attracted a brilliant following.Along with Freud's daughter Anna Freud, which of the following theorists focused more on developing Freud's ideas further rather than creating his or her own opposing theories?

What do the personality theorists Karen Horney, Alfred Adler, and Carl Jung have in common?