Question 1

Which of the following represents the correct developmental sequence of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

Accepted Answer

The correct order of Freud's psychosexual stages of development is oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital. Choice D represents this order.

Question 2

The psychic structure that incorporates the moral standards and values of parents and develops throughout early childhood is known as the

Accepted Answer

The superego is the psychic structure that incorporates the moral standards and values of parents and develops throughout early childhood. It is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulating behavior according to societal and cultural expectations.

Question 3

Which best demonstrates libido?

Accepted Answer

Libido refers to the sexual drive or desire. Being driven to procreate, or engage in sexual behavior, demonstrates libido. The other options are not related to libido.

Question 4

Casey says she feels bad because she broke her mother's vase. This feeling is most consistent with the

Accepted Answer

The superego is the part of the personality that represents a person's conscience and moral values. It is the part of Casey's personality that is causing her to feel bad about breaking her mother's vase, as it is telling her that what she did was wrong based on her internalized beliefs about right and wrong.

Question 5

Frank tends to drive recklessly because he enjoys it. He has received several traffic tickets and has even been in car accidents. Freud would likely say that Frank's actions are based upon which psychic structure?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of personality, the id is the instinctual and primitive part of the psyche that contains our innate desires and impulses. It operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of our wants and needs without regard for consequences. Frank's reckless driving behavior, which he enjoys despite the negative outcomes it has brought him, is likely driven by the impulses of his id.

Question 6

Which psychic structure is motivating behavior when you are on a diet but eat a piece of chocolate cake anyway?

Accepted Answer

The id is the psychic structure that operates on pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of our primal needs and desires, including hunger and cravings. Eating a piece of chocolate cake when on a diet reflects the id's impulsive and instinctual behavior, overriding the rational and moral considerations of the ego and superego.

Question 7

Which psychic structure motivates a hungry infant to suck his/her thumb while waiting for a bottle to be prepared?

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Question 8

Eros is aimed at preserving

Accepted Answer

Eros is the Greek god of love and desire and is associated with the preservation of life through procreation. Therefore, the best choice is C, which indicates that Eros aims to preserve life.

Question 9

Which is an example of a "psychic structure"?

Accepted Answer

A psychic structure refers to the internal mental structure that shapes an individual's personality and behavior. The ego is one of the three psychic structures proposed by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory and it plays a key role in mediating conflicts between the id (instinctual drives) and the superego (internalized societal norms).

Question 10

Which is the best illustration of the superego?

Accepted Answer

The superego is the moral or ethical component of the personality, and feeling guilty for cheating on a test is an example of the superego at work, as it is guiding behavior based on moral principles. The other options do not necessarily involve moral or ethical considerations.

Question 11

Excessive verbal behavior may be an indication of an

Accepted Answer

Excessive verbal behavior is often associated with an oral fixation, as individuals with this fixation tend to focus their behaviors around their mouths, including talking excessively. The other options (Oedipus complex, Electra complex, anal fixation) are psychoanalytic concepts that do not necessarily relate to excessive verbal behavior.

Question 12

Freudian psychoanalysis consists of talking about

Accepted Answer

Freudian psychoanalysis involves free association, which means talking about whatever comes to mind when relaxed, without trying to censor or filter thoughts or emotions. This helps uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to current problems or behaviors.

Question 13

Parental values are internalized through

Accepted Answer

Parental values are internalized through identification, which refers to the process of adopting certain values, beliefs, and behaviors of their parents and incorporating them into their own sense of self. This process happens mostly during childhood and adolescence when children learn from their parents' behaviors and language. Mortification, collaboration, and saturation are not specific to the process of internalizing parental values.

Question 14

Which psychic structure is motivating behavior when you decide to stay home and study for a test, rather than go to a party you would really like to attend?

Accepted Answer

The superego is responsible for our moral standards and values. In this scenario, deciding to stay home and study instead of going to a party is motivated by the desire to do well on a test and achieve academic success, which aligns with the moral values instilled by the superego.

Question 15

Values of right and wrong are contained in your

Accepted Answer

The superego is the part of our psyche that contains our values and morals, including our sense of right and wrong. It is formed through socialization and internalizes the norms and expectations of our culture and family.

Question 16

Impulses and desires are kept from awareness primarily by the

Accepted Answer

The ego is responsible for mediating between the desires of the id and the moral constraints of the superego, often keeping certain impulses and desires from reaching conscious awareness.

Question 17

Which is consistent with the ego?

Accepted Answer

Filling out an application for a desired job aligns with the ego because it represents a sense of self-awareness, self-assertion, and the pursuit of goals. It shows that one is seeking self-improvement and applying their abilities to achieve success. The other options involve more superficial or negative aspects of the ego, such as vanity (A), guilt (B), or envy (C).

Question 18

A fixation can occur during a psychosexual stage of development if there is

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's psychosexual stages of development, a fixation can occur if there is either too little or too much gratification during a particular stage. This can result in the individual becoming fixated on that particular stage and potentially leading to abnormal behavior in adulthood.

Question 19

Karissa meets with her therapist on a regular basis. During the sessions, she is prodded to talk about anything that pops into her mind while she remains comfortable and relaxed. Karissa is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Karissa's therapy sessions involve free association, a technique commonly used in psychoanalysis. This involves talking about any thoughts or ideas that come to mind, without censorship or judgment. This approach helps the patient uncover repressed or unconscious material that may be contributing to their struggles or symptoms. Therefore, choices A (repression), B (resistance), and D (pleasure) do not fully capture the nature of Karissa's experience in therapy.

Question 20

When is the id first present?

Accepted Answer

The id is present at birth as it is the most primitive part of the personality according to Freudian theory.

Quiz 10: Personality: Theory and Measurement