Question 1

The genital region is the source of psychic tension during the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

The phallic stage is the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, where the focus of libido is on the genital region.

Question 2

Little Tommy sees his mother and father kissing while they are doing the dishes together. Tommy runs in and starts to pull on his mother's leg and wants to be kissed, too. Tommy's behavior illustrates:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Little Tommy sees his mother and father...

Question 3

Through the process of identification with the aggressor, the little boy:

Accepted Answer

Identification with the aggressor is a defense mechanism in which the individual adopts the characteristics of the aggressor in order to protect themselves from further harm. In the case of the little boy, this process helps him to resolve the Oedipus complex, acquire the basis of masculine sex-role behavior, and develop a superego.

Question 4

The psychosexual stage in which the superego is said to emerge is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

The superego is said to emerge during the phallic stage, which occurs around ages 3 to 6, when children begin to internalize parental values and develop a sense of morality.

Question 5

A little girl sees her mother and father tickling each other while they are kissing on the couch during a television commercial. The little girl runs up to her father and says, "I want to play too." According to Freud, the little girl is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, "penis envy" is a concept in his theory of psychosexual development, where a girl may experience anxiety upon realizing she does not have a penis. The little girl's desire to join in the interaction could be interpreted as an expression of this concept.

Question 6

Little girls acquire the basis of feminine sex-role behavior by resolving the:

Accepted Answer

The Electra complex is a psychoanalytic theory proposed by Carl Jung, which suggests that girls experience a subconscious attraction to their fathers and rivalry with their mothers, similar to the Oedipus complex in boys.

Question 7

Diane is particularly harsh on all of the new male sales managers she is training. Diane's behavior is a manifestation of the _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

The term "phallic" in psychology, particularly in Freudian theory, refers to a stage of psychosexual development where issues of power and authority are prominent. Diane's harsh behavior towards male sales managers could be seen as a manifestation of unresolved issues from this stage.

Question 8

Teddy and all of his buddies are busy playing video games at the mall while Betty and all of her girlfriends are planning their next slumber party. Such behavior by this group of boys and girls is characteristic of the _____ period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teddy and all of his buddies are...

Question 9

The practicing of sex-role behavior in the company of same-sex peers is characteristic of the _____ of psychosexual development.

Accepted Answer

The latency period is characterized by the practicing of sex-role behavior in the company of same-sex peers.

Question 10

Judy and Troy exchange class rings and try to spend each lunch period together. The behavior of these two young "love birds" is characteristic of the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judy and Troy exchange class rings and...

Question 11

Rick and Janet have been married for 15 years. They share the household chores and support each other in their outside interests. They are sensitive to each other's emotional and sexual needs. Such behavior is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rick and Janet have been married for...

Question 12

Freud's proposed psychosexual stages were:

Accepted Answer

Freud's psychosexual stages are symbolic rather than literal in nature and are the foundation for adult personality.

Question 13

Based on object relations theory, a nursery school teacher who scolds a child severely each time he makes a mistake would be:

Accepted Answer

A nursery school teacher who scolds a child severely each time he makes a mistake would be internalized by the child in a manner that could affect his feelings for authority figures in the future (choice C) and classified into a "good" vs. "bad" object category (choice A).

Question 14

Sam is someone who seems to have a very shallow sense of self, requires constant reassurance from others, and is very self-absorbed. Sam's object relations therapist considers him to characterize the:

Accepted Answer

Sam's behavior aligns with narcissistic personality disorder, which involves a lack of stable self-esteem, need for admiration, and self-centeredness.

Question 15

Edward uses his natural talent for drawing and interests in tinkering with electronics to establish a sense of self by pursing a career in designing video images for computer games. According to Kohut's view of personality based on object relations, Edward is exhibiting his_____ self.

Accepted Answer

According to Kohut's theory, the bipolar self involves the integration of talents and skills (like drawing and electronics) with ambitions and goals (such as a career in video game design) to form a cohesive sense of self.

Question 16

As police chief, Mattie tries to balance her desire for power with her desire to make the city a safer place for the citizens of the town. Mattie's behavior reflects an expression of her:

Accepted Answer

The answer of As police chief, Mattie tries to balance...

Question 17

In trying to establish an identity, a child's parents, school teacher, and soccer coach are likely to be considered:

Accepted Answer

Self-objects are people or things that are integral to an individual's sense of self and identity, often providing support, validation, or mirroring. Parents, teachers, and coaches can serve as self-objects in a child's development.

Question 18

Jane's parents come to cheer for her at her soccer games and take her to judo lessons twice a week in order to help her establish confidence and a sense of identity. Jane's parents are demonstrating a high degree of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jane's parents come to cheer for her...

Question 19

In her acceptance speech for mayor, Sandra credits her success to the tremendous social support given to her by her family and friends and the building of her self-esteem by running for office in all of the community organizations to which she belonged while in high school. Sandra's healthy personality is characteristic of the:

Accepted Answer

Sandra's healthy personality is characteristic of the autonomous self, which is marked by self-esteem and independence, developed through social support and active participation in community activities.

Question 20

John sees his father as a source of much of his frustration and hostility, which serves to motivate him to work even harder so that he can be more successful than his father, which he hopes will result in receiving his respect. According to object relations theory, his view of his father and its impact on his thoughts and behavior are an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

In object relations theory, a "working representation" refers to the internalized image or mental representation of significant others, like a parent, which influences one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. John's perception of his father and its motivational impact on him is an example of this concept.

Quiz 3: The Psychodynamic Viewpoint: Forging Personality Out of Conflict Resolution