Question 1

Which structure is the central part of our personality?

Accepted Answer

The ego is considered as the central part of our personality which helps in balancing the desires of the id (our primitive impulses) and the demands of the superego (our conscience or morality). It helps us in making rational decisions and thus plays a crucial role in shaping our behavior in the outside world.

Question 2

Freud proposed __________ were necessary strategies to reduce the anxiety caused by conflicts among the personality structures.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, defense mechanisms such as repression, denial, projection, and displacement are strategies individuals use to reduce anxiety caused by conflicts among the personality structures.

Question 3

Of Freud's structures,which seeks only pleasure and is the simplest?

Accepted Answer

The Id is Freud's most basic structure and operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of its needs and desires. It is not concerned with rationality, morality, or reality, and is driven by the instinctual energy of the libido.

Question 4

Which of the following is analogous to the ego?

Accepted Answer

The ego can be described as the rational part of the psyche that mediates between the id (our primitive desires) and the superego (our moral conscience). Similarly, a rational thinker is someone who uses reason and logic to mediate between their impulses and moral beliefs.

Question 5

Although much of Freud's approach to development has been discarded,one area that persists is:

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of psychosexual development emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping adult personality and behavior. While many specific aspects of his theory have been challenged or updated by contemporary research, the idea that early childhood experiences are crucial for development remains a foundational concept in developmental psychology.

Question 6

Freud used the term __________ to describe the psychic energy that empowered the structures of the mind.

Accepted Answer

Freud used the term "libido" to describe the psychic energy that empowered the structures of the mind. The term referred to the energy that was associated with the sexual drive, but Freud used it in a broader sense to describe all forms of psychic energy.

Question 7

What is the main task of the superego?

Accepted Answer

The superego is responsible for our moral and ethical standards and helps us differentiate between what is right and wrong. It serves as our internal sense of morality and values.

Question 8

At what point does the superego develop?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the superego develops during the phallic stage (ages 3-6), which is toward the end of the first year. This is when children start to develop a sense of right and wrong and internalize the moral standards of their parents and society.

Question 9

What is the main task of the ego?

Accepted Answer

The main task of the ego is to find a compromise between the desires of the id and the morals of the superego. It helps us navigate reality and make decisions that take into account both our primal urges and social expectations. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 10

Four-year-old Tammy has been told by her mother that she cannot have a lollipop and is now stomping her feet and wailing.According to Freud,this type of behavior is driven by the

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of personality, the id is responsible for basic primal drives and instincts, including the desire for food or sweets. Tammy's wailing and stomping her feet are examples of an uncontrolled expression of her id's desire for the lollipop her mother denied her.

Answer: B 
 The ego acts as a mediator between the id and the external world, balancing the impulses of the id with the demands of reality. In this scenario, Tammy's ego is likely experiencing frustration and conflict between her desire for the lollipop and her understanding of her mother's rule. However, the ego is not the primary driver of her behavior in this situation.

Question 11

Russell cannot look at a woman without thinking about what it would be like to be intimate with her; however,he always resists the impulse to be forward and conducts himself like a gentleman.What is the force that prompts him to subdue his baser instincts?

Accepted Answer

The force that prompts Russell to subdue his baser instincts is likely his superego, which represents the moral and ethical standards of society that have been internalized by individuals. Russell's behavior suggests that he has an internalized sense of ethics and morality that prevents him from acting on his impulses, even though his id (the instinctual and impulsive part of the psyche) may be pushing him to do so.

Question 12

According to Freud,completing each of his proposed developmental stages requires:

Accepted Answer

Freud's psychosexual stages of development focus on the need for appropriate levels of stimulation at specific pleasure centers (oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital) to successfully complete each stage.

Question 13

According to Freud,each stage of development is based on a:

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's psychosexual theory, each stage of development is based on the pleasure center (specifically erogenous zones) that is prominent during that stage.  These pleasure centers include the mouth, anus, and genitals, and experiencing pleasure in these areas is thought to shape personality and behavior throughout life.

Question 14

According to Freud,the term "libido" refers to the:

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, libido refers to the psychic energy that fuels the structures of the mind. It is the primary source of motivation for all human behavior.

Question 15

Freud is recognized as a major role player in psychology because:

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of psychoanalysis was one of the first comprehensive theories of personality and had a significant impact on the field of psychology. While his theories have been criticized for being unscientific and lacking empirical evidence, they still have had a lasting influence.

Question 16

In Freud's theory of development,if a person becomes fixated at a particular stage:

Accepted Answer

If a person becomes fixated at a particular stage, they will not be able to become a fully mature person.

Question 17

What is the developmental sequence of Freud's structures of the psyche?

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of psychosexual development posits that the psyche is structured into three parts: the id, ego, and superego, in that order. The id is present from birth, the ego develops next to mediate between the id and reality, and the superego forms last, incorporating the morals and values of society.

Question 18

What psychic structure is present at birth and contains all of our basic instincts?

Accepted Answer

The Id is the psychic structure that is present at birth and contains all of our basic instincts, such as the urge for food, water, warmth, and sex. It operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate satisfaction of our desires without regard for morality or consequences.

Question 19

Karen is torn.She feels she should volunteer her time on the weekends to the hospice program,but she also would like to hang out with her friends and have a good time.She decides to spend Sundays at the hospice and Saturdays with her friends.According to Freud,Karen's __________ helped her reach this compromise.

Accepted Answer

The ego is the part of the mind that deals with reality and helps balance out the demands of the id (primitive desires) and the superego (internalized moral standards). It appears that Karen's ego was able to help her make the compromise of volunteering at the hospice on Sundays while still being able to hang out with her friends on Saturdays.

Question 20

__________ is considered the "father of modern psychology" by many.

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud is considered the "father of modern psychology" by many because of his pioneering work in psychoanalysis, which laid the foundation for much of modern psychology.

Quiz 2: Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan