Question 1

Although Freud changed his theory many times, his final model included three constructs, which of these is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Freud's final model included the Id, Ego, and Superego, but not the concept of Homunculus.

Question 2

A personality style that develops when excessive amounts of sensual energy are devoted to issues of control during the second year of life is the

Accepted Answer

The anal personality style develops when excessive amounts of sensual energy are devoted to issues of control during the second year of life. This term comes from Freudian psychoanalytic theory and refers to the stage when the child is learning to control their bodily functions, particularly bowel movements. If this stage is not resolved successfully, it can lead to an anal-retentive personality style characterized by excessive orderliness, rigidity, and a need for control.

Question 3

Freud's topographic or depth model included which of these concepts as the structures of the mind?

Accepted Answer

Freud's topographic or depth model included all three structures of the mind: the conscious, the preconscious, and the unconscious.

Question 4

Psychoanalytic therapy is most likely to include which technique?

Accepted Answer

Free association is a fundamental technique in psychoanalytic therapy where the patient is encouraged to speak freely about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without censorship or judgment from the therapist. This technique is used to explore unconscious conflicts and gain insight into the patient's motivations and behaviors. Homework assignments and interpretation of early recollections may be used in other forms of therapy, but are not typically part of psychoanalytic therapy. An active therapist answer is not a recognized technique in psychoanalytic therapy.

Question 5

According to Freud, the part of your mind that is immediately aware of your surroundings and your thoughts at any given moment is the

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the conscious mind is the part of the mind that is immediately aware of your surroundings and your thoughts at any given moment. The unconscious mind, on the other hand, contains thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not currently in awareness but can influence behavior and emotions. The subconscious and preconscious are similar to the unconscious in that they contain thoughts and memories that are not in awareness at the moment, but they have slightly different meanings and functions in Freud's theory.

Question 6

How is the unconscious defined?

Accepted Answer

The unconscious is defined as the part of the mind that contains repressed impulses, conflict, and painful memories that are not accessible to conscious awareness.

Question 7

While an oral-incorporative personality is cheerful and overly dependent, someone who is cynical, pessimistic, and sarcastic could be said to be

Accepted Answer

The description given fits the characteristics of an oral-sadistic personality. It is characterized by sarcasm, pessimism, and a general hostility towards the world. This personality type is believed to have developed due to frustration and aggression during the oral stage of development.

Question 8

The anal stage, according to Freud, is the second stage of life. The first stage is

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage is the first stage where a child's main source of pleasure is the mouth. The anal stage comes next, where the child's focus is on controlling their bladder and bowel movements. The phallic stage is the third stage, where the child becomes curious about their own genitals, and the latency stage is the fourth stage, where the child's sexual urges are repressed and they focus on developing social skills and relationships. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 9

Defense mechanisms protect the ego against

Accepted Answer

Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect the ego from feelings of anxiety or emotional pain.

Question 10

A person is said to be "fixated" at some point along the developmental pathway if too much libido is invested there, whereas someone if they slip backward and become "stuck" at an earlier stage that they had previously left behind.

Accepted Answer

The term "regresses" means to slip backward and become "stuck" at an earlier stage that had previously been surpassed. This term best fits the description given in the statement.

Question 11

In the tripartite model, the contains our instincts, impulses, and irrational feelings. It can be described as a "seething cauldron of emotion," and operates strictly by the pleasure-unpleasure principle.

Accepted Answer

The description provided -- "seething cauldron of emotion" and pleasure-unpleasure principle -- aligns with the characteristics of the id in the tripartite model of personality. The ego represents rational thought and decision-making processes, while the superego embodies societal norms and values. Libido, on the other hand, is a concept related to sexual desire or energy.

Question 12

Freud's theory was very popular with therapists and clinicians; however, it has NOT been used much in

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory, primarily focused on psychoanalysis and the unconscious mind, has not been widely adopted in practical settings such as school systems or corporations and workplace settings, where more direct, evidence-based approaches are often preferred.

Question 13

If you were involved in a tragic car accident and afterwards couldn't stop sucking your thumb, this would be an example of

Accepted Answer

Regression refers to reverting back to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or trauma. Sucking of thumb is a behavior commonly observed in infants and young children, therefore, if an adult were to start doing this after a traumatic event, it would be an example of regression. Fixation refers to becoming stuck at a particular stage of psychosexual development, libido refers to the overall energy or drive of the sexual instinct, and arrest refers to the interruption of development at a certain stage.

Question 14

If you were thinking about the person sitting in front of you during class, what she/he was wearing, and how cute she/he was, this involves which layer of your mind?

Accepted Answer

This involves the conscious mind because you are actively thinking about and aware of these thoughts at the moment.

Question 15

If I refuse to pay my friend $20 that I owe him (thus withholding it from him), I am behaving in a manner which Freud would call

Accepted Answer

Refusing to pay back a debt can be seen as a form of withholding or holding onto something (in this case, money) rather than releasing or expelling it. This behavior is associated with the anal-retentive stage of development in Freudian theory.

Question 16

How is the preconscious defined?

Accepted Answer

The preconscious is defined as the area in which thoughts and feelings are not currently in our awareness but can be easily accessed if needed, such as how to tie your shoes. Therefore, option C is the correct definition. Option A describes the conscious mind, while option B describes the unconscious mind. Option D is not correct either.

Question 17

An infant who is using wish fulfillment is using which thought process?

Accepted Answer

Wish fulfillment is a concept from Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory and is associated with the primary process. This process involves the gratification of impulses and desires without regard to reality, logic, or the constraints of the external world. Infants are believed to primarily operate on this basis before developing the secondary process, which involves the rational control of impulses and an understanding of objective reality.

Question 18

According to Freud, what is a reality-oriented, thinking agency that promotes harmony within the mind and good relations with the external world?

Accepted Answer

The Ego is the reality-oriented, thinking agency that balances the demands of the Id and the Superego, while promoting harmony within the mind and good relations with the external world. The Id is the instinctual, pleasure-seeking agency, and the Superego is the moralistic, perfectionistic agency. The Conscience is not a term used by Freud in this context.

Question 19

John is so obsessed with little details, such as making sure that his homework is written neatly, that if he makes a mistake during an assignment, he will rewrite the entire page instead of leaving eraser marks. Freud would say that John has a(n)

Accepted Answer

John's behavior of being obsessed with little details and wanting everything to be neat and perfect is characteristic of an anal personality style, which is one of the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud. The anal stage is focused on toilet training and the development of self-control and discipline, which can lead to individuals developing perfectionistic tendencies later in life. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

Question 20

Neurosis involves conflict between the impulses of the

Accepted Answer

Neurosis involves a conflict between the instinctual impulses of the id and the repressive counterforces of the ego, according to psychoanalytic theory. The ego represses the unacceptable desires of the id to maintain psychological balance and societal norms.

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