Question 1

According to Sigmund Freud,the _____ mind is the part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings of which you are currently aware.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the conscious mind is the part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings of which you are currently aware.

Question 2

According to Sigmund Freud,the _____ mind is the part of the mind that contains all the information that you are presently not thinking about but that could easily be retrieved.

Accepted Answer

According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, the preconscious mind is the part of the mind that contains information that is not currently in awareness but can be easily retrieved and brought into consciousness. The unconscious mind, on the other hand, contains repressed memories and desires that are not readily accessible. The conscious mind is what we are currently aware of and attending to. Metacognition refers to thinking about thinking and is not directly related to Freud's theory of the mind.

Question 3

The metaphor of a(n)_____ is often used to describe the topography of the human mind.

Accepted Answer

The metaphor of an iceberg is often used to describe the topography of the human mind. It suggests that only a small portion of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are visible on the surface, while the majority of our mental activity remains hidden beneath the waterline. This hidden portion includes unconscious thoughts, motives, and desires that can influence our behavior in subtle ways.

Question 4

According to Sigmund Freud,which of the following is NOT a part the human mind?

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud did not include the concept of the "metacognitive mind" in his model of the human mind. The conscious mind is the part of the mind that is currently active and aware, the preconscious mind includes information that is not immediately accessible but can be brought to consciousness with effort, and the unconscious mind includes information and processes that are not accessible to conscious awareness but still influence behavior and experience.

Question 5

Sigmund Freud published his first solo-authored book,The Interpretation of Dreams,in:

Accepted Answer

The Interpretation of Dreams was first published in 1900, marking the beginning of Freud's career as a major figure in the emerging field of psychology.

Question 6

The case of Ross Cheit (who had forgotten and later remembered being abused at a summer camp)is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ross Cheit's case is an example of repression. Repression is a defense mechanism where a person unconsciously forgets traumatic events or feelings in order to protect themselves from emotional pain. Ross Cheit had forgotten the abuse he suffered at summer camp, but later remembered it through therapy and investigation.

Question 7

I ask you to recall your mother's maiden name.According to Sigmund Freud,this information resides in your _____ mind.

Accepted Answer

According to Sigmund Freud, information that can be easily recalled, such as your mother's maiden name, resides in the preconscious mind. This level of the mind contains information that is not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed readily.

Question 8

According to Sigmund Freud,you being able to answer this question indicates that the information pertaining to this question is most likely in your _____ mind.

Accepted Answer

Since you are actively reading and answering this question, it is most likely that the information related to it is currently in your conscious mind. The conscious mind refers to thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that are within our immediate awareness.

Question 9

The life instinct is typically referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Libido is the life instinct, which is the driving force behind all human behavior.

Question 10

According to Sigmund Freud,which of the following statements is true about the unconscious mind?

Accepted Answer

According to Sigmund Freud, the unconscious mind holds thoughts, memories, and emotions that are not in the conscious awareness of the individual. Therefore, option D is the correct statement. Option A is incorrect because the socially acceptable information is stored in the conscious mind. Option B is incorrect because easily retrievable information is also stored in the conscious mind. Option C is incorrect because there is no clear distinction between the sizes of the conscious and unconscious mind as per Freudian theory.

Question 11

José spends most of his time thinking about Sheila,the love of his life.This had led to José neglecting his course work.From a Freudian perspective,José's neglect of his school work is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, psychic energy is limited, and José's preoccupation with Sheila is consuming his available psychic energy, leaving less for his coursework.

Question 12

Sigmund Freud started out as a researcher in the field of:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud started out as a researcher in the field of neurology, where he focused on the study of the nervous system and the functioning of the brain. It wasn't until later in his career that he developed the psychoanalytic theory that made him famous.

Question 13

Sigmund Freud lived most of his life in:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud lived most of his life in Vienna, Austria. Although he did travel to London and New York later in life, Vienna is considered his primary residence and the center of his work.

Question 14

The death instinct is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The death instinct is a concept in psychoanalytic theory which was initially proposed by Sigmund Freud. He used the term "thanatos" to refer to a Freudian drive towards death, self-destruction and the return to an inorganic state.

Question 15

According to Sigmund Freud,when a man directs his death instinct into a socially acceptable behavior (like playing football),he is:

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, the death instinct, also known as Thanatos, is the innate drive that pushes individuals towards self-destruction and aggression. However, if this aggressive energy is directed towards socially acceptable behaviors, such as playing football, it can reduce aggression in other areas of life. Therefore, the best choice is A, as the individual will be less aggressive in other ways. The other options regarding fixation at oral or anal stages are not relevant to the question.

Question 16

Sigmund Freud's original theory of instincts was profoundly influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud's original theory of instincts was heavily influenced by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Freud believed that human behavior was determined by innate drives or instincts, and that these instincts were shaped by natural selection over the course of human evolution. He saw human beings as creatures who were constantly struggling to satisfy their instinctual needs and impulses, and who were often driven by unconscious desires and impulses that they were not aware of. This view of human nature was strongly influenced by Darwin's theory of natural selection, which emphasized the importance of genetic variation and adaptation in the process of evolution.

Question 17

According to Sigmund Freud,a slip of the tongue:

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud believed that a slip of the tongue, also known as a Freudian slip, represents the motivated activity of the unconscious. Freud argued that these slips occur when a repressed thought or desire of the unconscious mind is revealed through an unintended error.

Question 18

According to Sigmund Freud,the _____ mind is the part of the mind that contains unacceptable information that can be brought into awareness only with great effort.

Accepted Answer

According to Sigmund Freud, the unconscious mind is the part of the mind that contains unacceptable information that can only be brought into awareness with great effort. The conscious mind is the part of the mind that is aware of immediate surroundings and sensations, while the preconscious mind contains information that is not currently in awareness, but can be easily accessed. Metacognitive refers to thinking about thinking and does not relate to this concept.

Question 19

Sigmund Freud used the term _____ in a broad sense to refer to any urge to destroy,harm,or aggress against others or oneself.

Accepted Answer

Freud introduced the concept of "thanatos" as a counterpart to "eros," the life instinct which drives us towards survival and reproduction. Thanatos represents the death instinct, or the urge towards destruction, aggression, and violence. Freud believed that all humans possess both eros and thanatos within them, and that the interaction between these two drives shapes our behavior and personality.

Question 20

According to Sigmund Freud,the amount of psychic energy possessed by a person:

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that the amount of psychic energy, or libido, remains constant throughout a person's life, though it may be redirected or transformed.

Quiz 9: Psychoanalytic Approaches to Personality