Question 1

Fromm called the healthy individual's passionate love of life and all living things
A)libido.
B)eros.
C)biophilia.
D)megaphilia.
E)life lust.

Accepted Answer

Fromm introduced the concept of biophilia, which refers to the healthy individual's passionate love of life and all living things. This love of life is a fundamental human need and is essential for mental and emotional health. Biophilia is related to the concept of libido, but it specifically refers to a love for living things rather than just sexual desire (eros). The other options (megaphilia and life lust) are not recognized terms in psychology.

Question 2

Omar is preoccupied with guilt about previous transgressions.Fromm would say that Omar is suffering from
A)hypochondriasis.
B)moral hypochondriasis.
C)incestuous symbiosis.
D)necrophilia.
E)malignant aggression.

Accepted Answer

Moral hypochondriasis refers to an obsession with moral transgressions and guilt associated with them. This is consistent with Omar's preoccupation with guilt about previous transgressions.

Question 3

Fromm believed that the therapist should try to understand the patient by using
A)a scientific attitude.
B)objective psychological tests.
C)projective tests.
D)an attitude of relatedness.

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed in the importance of an attitude of relatedness between the therapist and patient, emphasizing the need for the therapist to understand the patient on a personal and relational level. He believed that this understanding could not be achieved solely through objective psychological tests or projective tests, but rather required a more subjective and empathetic approach. While a scientific attitude may be useful in some aspects of therapy, Fromm's emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship makes D the most appropriate choice.

Question 4

Fromm believed that the ______ orientation is an outgrowth of modern commerce.
A)productive
B)receptive
C)exploitative
D)marketing
E)hoarding

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that the marketing orientation is an outgrowth of modern commerce, where individuals see themselves as commodities and value is placed on the ability to sell oneself.

Question 5

For Fromm, healthy people value work as
A)an end in itself rather than a means.
B)a source of money.
C)a source of anxiety.
D)a means of creative self-expression.

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that healthy people do not view work simply as a means of financial gain or a source of anxiety, but rather as a means of creative self-expression. Work is seen as a way to contribute to society and fulfill one's potential, rather than just a means to an end.

Question 6

Fromm believed that healthy people's survival is dependent on
A)the productive orientation.
B)one productive and one nonproductive orientation.
C)all four unproductive orientations.
D)some combination of all character orientations.

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that healthy individuals possess a combination of all five character orientations - receptive, exploitative, hoarding, marketing, and productive. He argued that a dependence on any one orientation could lead to psychological disorders and an inability to adapt to changing situations. The productive orientation, while important, is not sufficient on its own for survival and well-being.

Question 7

As a scientific theory, Erich Fromm's humanistic psychoanalysis rates
A)high on falsifiability.
B)low as a generator of empirical research.
C)high as a guide to parents and teachers.
D)high in parsimony.

Accepted Answer

Humanistic psychoanalysis, while influential in the field of psychology, is often criticized for being difficult to test empirically. As a result, it has generated little empirical research, which makes choice B the correct answer.

Question 8

Lorilee, a college junior, is extremely dependent on her mother to make both major and minor decisions for her.According to Fromm, Lorilee's behavior is characterized by
A)necrophilia.
B)moral hypochondriasis.
C)incestuous symbiosis.
D)the syndrome of decay.
E)symbiotic nurturing.

Accepted Answer

Lorilee's behavior is characterized by incestuous symbiosis, which is a state where one's sense of identity is so tied to the relationship with the mother that the individual cannot detach from it and develop their own separate sense of self. This behavior is often seen in individuals who have experienced an overbearing, overprotective, and controlling mother.

Question 9

Fromm's syndrome of decay consists of all the following EXCEPT
A)malignant aggression.
B)malignant narcissism.
C)necrophilia.
D)incestuous symbiosis.

Accepted Answer

Fromm's syndrome of decay consists of malignant narcissism, necrophilia, and incestuous symbiosis, but not malignant aggression.

Question 10

In Fromm's view, the marketing character's personal value is dependent upon the ability to
A)drive a hard bargain.
B)earn a profit.
C)sell themselves to others.
D)preserve their possessions.
E)cash a check.

Accepted Answer

Fromm argues that the marketing character's sense of self-worth is derived from their ability to sell themselves to others, to convince others of their value and persuade them to buy their products. This creates a cycle where the individual's personal value is tied to their financial success and ability to sell, rather than internal qualities or relationships with others.

Question 11

For Fromm, psychologically disturbed people
A)received too much love from their mothers.
B)have failed to establish union with others.
C)have failed to resolve their normal Oedipus complex.
D)none of these.
E)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that psychologically disturbed people have failed to establish union with others, meaning they have not been able to form healthy relationships and connections with others. Fromm did not believe that receiving too much love from their mothers or resolving the Oedipus complex were the main determining factors in developing psychological disturbances.

Question 12

From her salary as an elementary school teacher, Jennifer has accumulated a very large bank account.In addition, she has seldom thrown away any teaching aids.It thus appears that Jennifer has Fromm's ______ orientation.
A)receiving
B)hoarding
C)marketing
D)exploiting

Accepted Answer

Jennifer's behavior of not throwing away teaching aids suggests hoarding, which is characterized by the reluctance to discard possessions regardless of whether or not they have value.

Question 13

According to Fromm, Hitler's neurotic need to annihilate his enemies shows his
A)incestuous symbiosis.
B)receptive orientation.
C)malignant narcissism.
D)necrophilic orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Fromm, Hitler's neurotic need to...

Question 14

Fromm suggested that Hitler's obsession with "superiority" of the German people reflects his
A)incestuous symbiosis.
B)receptive orientation.
C)malignant narcissism.
D)necrophilic orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fromm suggested that Hitler's obsession with "superiority"...

Question 15

Fromm regarded Adolf Hitler as the world's most conspicuous example of a person suffering from
A)psychoses.
B)moral hypochondriasis.
C)the existential dilemma.
D)a receptive orientation.
E)the syndrome of decay.

Accepted Answer

Fromm regarded Adolf Hitler as the world's most conspicuous example of a person suffering from the syndrome of decay, which is a concept he discussed in his work to describe a pathological social function and character.

Question 16

Fromm's concept of humanity includes the notion that
A)people are basically evil.
B)people are the freaks of nature.
C)most people achieve positive freedom.
D)personality is shaped largely by experiences during childhood and preadolescence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fromm's concept of humanity includes the notion...

Question 17

What was the most common character type found in Fromm's research on social character in a Mexican village?
A)productive-marketing
B)nonproductive-receptive
C)productive-hoarding
D)unproductive-exploitative
E)productive-exploitative

Accepted Answer

Fromm's research found that the most common character type in the Mexican village was "nonproductive-receptive." This type of character was defined as someone who is not actively involved in production (i.e. farming or manufacturing), but rather relies on the support and generosity of others within their social networks. They are receptive to the help of others and prioritize maintaining harmonious relationships over individual achievement.

Question 18

Fromm's hoarding character is similar to Freud's _______ character.
A)hysterical.
B)oral.
C)anal.
D)phallic.

Accepted Answer

Fromm's hoarding character, also known as the marketing character, is characterized by an excessive need for material possessions and a fear of losing them. This is similar to Freud's anal character, which is characterized by a fixation on control and orderliness, and may manifest in hoarding behavior. Therefore, the best choice is C) anal.

Question 19

Fromm used the term "necrophilia" to refer to
A)a sexual perversion involving contact with animals.
B)a sexual perversion involving contact with feces.
C)a sexual perversion involving contact with a corpse.
D)an irrational desire to die.
E)any attraction to death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fromm used the term "necrophilia" to refer...

Question 20

Tracy perceives everything that belongs to her as valuable and everything that belongs to others as having little value.Fromm would say Tracy is suffering from
A)necrophilia.
B)malignant narcissism.
C)incestuous symbiosis.
D)moral hypochondriasis.
E)existential dilemma.

Accepted Answer

Tracy's perception of her belongings as valuable and others' as less valuable aligns with malignant narcissism. This condition involves an extreme form of self-centeredness and a lack of empathy for others, which is reflected in her valuation of possessions.

Quiz 7: Erikson: Post-Freudian Theory

Fromm called the healthy individual's passionate love of life and all living things

Omar is preoccupied with guilt about previous transgressions.Fromm would say that Omar is suffering from

Fromm believed that the therapist should try to understand the patient by using

Fromm believed that the ______ orientation is an outgrowth of modern commerce.

For Fromm, healthy people value work as

Fromm believed that healthy people's survival is dependent on

As a scientific theory, Erich Fromm's humanistic psychoanalysis rates

Lorilee, a college junior, is extremely dependent on her mother to make both major and minor decisions for her.According to Fromm, Lorilee's behavior is characterized by

Fromm's syndrome of decay consists of all the following EXCEPT

In Fromm's view, the marketing character's personal value is dependent upon the ability to

For Fromm, psychologically disturbed people

From her salary as an elementary school teacher, Jennifer has accumulated a very large bank account.In addition, she has seldom thrown away any teaching aids.It thus appears that Jennifer has Fromm's ______ orientation.

According to Fromm, Hitler's neurotic need to annihilate his enemies shows his

Fromm suggested that Hitler's obsession with "superiority" of the German people reflects his

Fromm regarded Adolf Hitler as the world's most conspicuous example of a person suffering from

Fromm's concept of humanity includes the notion that

What was the most common character type found in Fromm's research on social character in a Mexican village?

Fromm's hoarding character is similar to Freud's _______ character.

Fromm used the term "necrophilia" to refer to

Tracy perceives everything that belongs to her as valuable and everything that belongs to others as having little value.Fromm would say Tracy is suffering from