Question 1

According to Freud, people struggle to find a balance

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory emphasizes the conflict between the id's sexual and aggressive drives and the ego's need to adhere to societal norms and rules, which is a central theme in his psychoanalytic theory.

Question 2

Which statement accurately reflects Freud's perspective on biology?

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that biology, particularly instincts and drives, plays a crucial role in shaping human behavior, as seen in his theories of the id, ego, and superego.

Question 3

The pursuit of pleasure and gratification as embodied by the "pleasure principle" is the goal of the

Accepted Answer

The id is the part of the personality that is driven by the pleasure principle. It seeks to satisfy basic needs and desires, without regard to the consequences.

Question 4

Coughing and blinking are examples of

Accepted Answer

Coughing and blinking are involuntary and automatic responses to stimuli, which are characteristic of reflex actions.

Question 5

The term "libido" refers to

Accepted Answer

Libido refers to the energy and vitality associated with sexual desire and life instincts, as conceptualized in psychoanalytic theory.

Question 6

Despite its self-defeating quality, Gabe had been unsuccessful in eliminating his use of alcohol because of the pleasure it brought him. In Freudian terms, which personality system was dominating his behavior?

Accepted Answer

The id is the part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification of desires and is driven by the pleasure principle, which aligns with Gabe's behavior of seeking pleasure from alcohol despite its negative consequences.

Question 7

Primary process allows people to

Accepted Answer

Primary process thinking is associated with the id and involves forming wish-fulfillment images to satisfy basic drives and desires.

Question 8

The _______________ can be thought of as the opposite of the id.

Accepted Answer

The superego is considered the opposite of the id in Freudian psychology. The id is driven by primal desires and impulses, while the superego represents the moral conscience and societal rules.

Question 9

Jared felt guilty about sleeping late on Sunday morning instead of going to church. To which personality system would Freud attribute Jared's feelings?

Accepted Answer

Freud's concept of the superego involves the internalization of societal and parental standards of conduct, which often manifests as feelings of guilt when one does not adhere to these standards. Jared's guilt about not going to church aligns with the superego's role.

Question 10

Which two of the following are most likely to be in conflict with each other?

Accepted Answer

The superego and the id are most likely to be in conflict because the superego represents internalized societal norms and morals, while the id is driven by primal desires and instincts.

Question 11

Rasheed wanted to go fishing with his friends Saturday morning, but he knew that his daughter would be disappointed if he didn't attend her soccer game. Rasheed decided to compromise by attending the soccer game and joining his friends later in the day. The personality system most likely to be responsible for Rasheed's decision is the

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rasheed wanted to go fishing with his...

Question 12

Issues of dependency and trust are particularly important during the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Issues of dependency and trust are particularly...

Question 13

According to psychoanalytic theory, parents who reward and praise children for appropriate bowel and bladder control are likely to

Accepted Answer

According to psychoanalytic theory, particularly Freud's psychosexual stages, positive reinforcement during the anal stage (which involves bowel and bladder control) can lead to a healthy development, fostering traits such as creativity and productivity.

Question 14

Julianne was extremely vulnerable to practical jokes because she believed anything that anyone told her. How would Julianne's vulnerability best be explained using Freudian theory?

Accepted Answer

Freudian theory suggests that gullibility and a tendency to believe anything might be linked to issues in the oral stage of development, where trust and dependency are formed.

Question 15

Anna had been married and divorced three times and stated that she never had a really satisfying relationship with a partner. According to psychoanalytic theory, she most likely did not resolve the ______________ stage.

Accepted Answer

According to psychoanalytic theory, unresolved issues in the phallic stage can lead to difficulties in forming satisfying adult relationships, as this stage involves the development of the Oedipus complex and the formation of the superego.

Question 16

Issues of shame and doubt arise during the ______________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The anal stage, according to Freud's psychosexual development theory, is when issues of shame and doubt can arise, typically between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as children learn to control bodily functions.

Question 17

Successful resolution of the _________ stage typically results in feelings of empowerment.

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The answer of Successful resolution of the _________ stage typically...

Question 18

The phallic stage described by Freud is most strongly related to the development of __________ .

Accepted Answer

The phallic stage, according to Freud, is associated with the development of self-esteem, sexuality, and the need for love, as it involves the Oedipus and Electra complexes where children become aware of their bodies and the differences between sexes.

Question 19

An Oedipus or Electra complex is typically resolved through

Accepted Answer

The Oedipus or Electra complex is resolved when a child identifies with the same-sex parent, which helps them internalize societal norms and values, leading to the development of the superego.

Question 20

Kiara complained of feeling inferior to almost everyone and felt that she could not be successful at anything. Freudians would suspect that she had difficulty in the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

Kiara's feelings of inferiority and lack of confidence suggest that she may have difficulty in the anal stage, where children develop a sense of autonomy and self-control.

Quiz 3: Sigmund Freud and Classic Psychoanalysis