Question 1

According to Freud,the psychosexual stage that occurs when someone is 3-6 years of age is called

Accepted Answer

The psychosexual stage that occurs when someone is 3-6 years of age is called the phallic stage, according to Freud. During this stage, children begin to explore their genitals and become aware of their gender identity.

Question 2

Erik is becoming just like his father.He wants to dress like him,and has taken an interest in all his father's jobs around the house: cooking,making house repairs,and fixing the car.What psychosexual stage is Erik likely in,according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erik is becoming just like his father.He...

Question 3

Which part of the personality operates on the reality principle?

Accepted Answer

The part of the personality that operates on the reality principle is the ego, which mediates between the urges of the primitive id and the moral demands of the superego. The ego deals with the demands of reality and seeks to satisfy the id's desires in ways that are both realistic and socially appropriate.

Question 4

Nikola chews incessantly on her finger nails,and when she's NOT doing that she's smoking or chewing on pens.According to Freud,at what stage of psychosexual development would Nikola be fixated?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the oral stage occurs from birth to 18 months, during which the focus of pleasure is on the mouth. A fixation at this stage may lead to oral behaviors in adulthood, such as nail-biting, smoking, or overeating. Therefore, Nikola's behaviors suggest that she is fixated at the oral stage.

Question 5

Aurora is arguing with her boyfriend."I am tired of your stubborn,controlling attitude! Not only that,but your insistence that everything has to be kept spotless is driving me crazy!" Based on Aurora's comments,it is likely that her boyfriend is fixated at Freud's ___ stage.

Accepted Answer

Aurora's comments suggest that her boyfriend is fixated at Freud's anal stage. This stage is characterized by a focus on control and cleanliness, and fixation at this stage can lead to obsessive-compulsive behaviors later in life.

Question 6

The superego's view of which behaviours are acceptable is based on

Accepted Answer

The superego is a component of Freud's theory of personality that develops as a result of internalization of moral standards and values from our caregivers and society. These values are often unconscious and shape our moral compass, guiding us to judge which behaviors are acceptable or not. It is not solely based on society's laws, the desire to avoid punishment, or universal standards of moral behavior.

Question 7

The correct order of Freud's psychosexual stages is

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory, the correct order of psychosexual stages is oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital. Option D is the only answer that correctly reflects this order. Option A and B have incorrect orders of stages, and option C has a wrong order with phallic and genital stages.

Question 8

Which of the following conflicts is correctly matched with the stage?

Accepted Answer

B) latency; repression of sexual impulses is correctly matched. During the latency stage of psychosexual development, which occurs roughly between the ages of six and puberty, sexual impulses are repressed, and children focus on developing social skills and friendships. Choices A, C, and D incorrectly match the stages and conflicts according to Freud's theory of psychosexual development.

Question 9

Luther sees a toy that he wants in the store,but he doesn't have enough money.He decides to do some jobs around the house and save up until he has enough.What aspect of his personality is working out all these details,so he can get the toy?

Accepted Answer

The ego is the aspect of personality that deals with reality and rational thinking. It is responsible for decision-making based on realistic goals and balancing the demands of the id and the superego. Luther's decision to do some jobs around the house and save up until he has enough money to buy the toy is an example of the ego working out a realistic plan to fulfill his desires.

Question 10

According to Freud the ___ is a pleasure-producing area of the body.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, erogenous zones are areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to pleasure and are key to the development of personality and behavior. These zones include the mouth, anus, and genital regions. Freud believed that pleasure-seeking impulses motivate much of human behavior and that the libido, or sexual energy, is focused on these erogenous zones at different stages of development.

Question 11

If the ego is NOT able to find compromises between the id and the superego,what is likely to happen,according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

If the ego is unable to find a compromise between the demands of the id and the constraints of the superego, the result could be a state of anxiety or tension. This can manifest as a neurotic behavior, including anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

Question 12

Bruni works for a large corporation.He is suspicious of his male boss and puts a lot of effort into proving that he is better than his male coworkers.Which of the following is most likely Bruni's problem?

Accepted Answer

Bruni's behavior suggests fixation at the phallic stage of psychosexual development, where the focus is on genitalia and sexual identity. Bruni's suspicion of his male boss and his efforts to prove himself better than his male coworkers may be driven by his unresolved conflicts and desires related to his own masculinity and sexual identity. Therefore, option C is the best answer. Options A and B are incorrect because they do not directly relate to Bruni's behavior, and option D is not a likely explanation based on the information provided.

Question 13

Stephanie snooped through her boyfriend's desk because she thought he was cheating on her.She didn't find anything suspicious and wishes she hadn't done it.Now,Stephanie is having trouble sleeping.Which part of the personality is keeping Stephanie awake?

Accepted Answer

Stephanie's superego, which represents her internalized sense of right and wrong, is likely keeping her awake due to guilt and anxiety from her decision to violate her boyfriend's privacy.

Question 14

Aaliyah has been studying for a long time.She is hungry and tired.Eventually,she closes her books,eats something,and goes to bed.The part of the personality that influenced her behaviour is the

Accepted Answer

The id is the part of the personality that is responsible for basic urges and desires, such as hunger and the need for rest. Aaliyah's decision to eat and sleep is driven by these basic needs.

Question 15

Which of the following stages are part of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

Accepted Answer

All three stages - oral, anal, and phallic - are part of Freud's psychosexual stages of development. These stages describe the development of a person's personality and behaviors based on their experiences during infancy and childhood. The oral stage is focused on nursing and later on oral fixation, the anal stage on potty training and control, and the phallic stage on sexual identification and gender roles.

Question 16

Fenna is becoming just like her mother.She wants to dress like her mother,and she's taken an interest in all the activities that her mother does: gardening,mowing the lawn,and carpentry.According to Freud,what psychosexual stage is Fenna likely in?

Accepted Answer

During the latency stage, children often imitate and identify with the same-sex parent, which aligns with Fenna's behavior of wanting to be like her mother.

Question 17

Lee sees a sexually appealing person.Lee's id wants to engage in a sexual relationship with the person.Which of the following will Lee's ego likely "say" to the id?

Accepted Answer

According to Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, the ego is the part of the psyche that helps balance the desires of the id with reality. It is the mediator between the id and the external world. Therefore, the ego is likely to tell the id to wait a minute and engage in dating before engaging in a sexual relationship. This is because the ego understands that there are social norms and laws that must be adhered to before any sexual activity can occur. A and D are unlikely because they are extreme positions and do not offer a rational approach to the situation. B is incorrect because it does not take into account the desires of the id and suggests a complete denial of any sexual activity.

Question 18

In a healthy personality,Freud believed that

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, a healthy personality is one in which the ego acts as a mediator between the impulsive demands of the id and the moral constraints of the superego. The ego is responsible for finding a balance between the two, satisfying the needs of the id in a way that is acceptable to the superego and the external world. Thus, the correct answer is D, "the ego acts as a mediator between the id and the superego."

Question 19

According to Freud,the most basic human drives are

Accepted Answer

According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the most basic human drives are the sexual and aggressive drives. He believed that the libido (sexual drive) and the death drive (aggressive drive) were the major determinants of human behavior. Freud argued that all human behavior could be traced back to these two drives, and that they were the primary motivating forces behind our thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Question 20

The reality principle states that

Accepted Answer

The reality principle states that it is not always possible or acceptable to have all desires met.

Quiz 12: Personality