Question 1

According to the text, Freud was
A) a profound moderate who disliked extremes of any kind.
B) a believer in indulging infants so that they developed basic trust.
C) an extremist who believed that even young infants must take care of themselves.
D) not particularly concerned with the first 18 months of life because infants do not have language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, Freud was
A) a...

Question 2

In psychoanalytic theory, the structures of personality emerge during specific stages of psychosexual development. Which structure-stage pair is correctly matched?
A) ego-latency
B) superego-phallic
C) id-anal
D) ego-genital

Accepted Answer

The superego, which is responsible for moral standards and ideals, emerges during the phallic stage of psychosexual development, according to Freudian psychoanalytic theory.

Question 3

Which type of parenting style produces children who are the MOST psychologically healthy?
A) ambivalent
B) authoritarian
C) authoritative
D) permissive

Accepted Answer

Authoritative parenting, characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, is associated with the most psychologically healthy outcomes in children. This style involves setting clear expectations and being responsive to the child's emotional needs, leading to children who are more independent, self-reliant, and socially adept.

Question 4

According to Freud, the superego develops during the ________ stage of psychosexual development, and the ego develops during the ________ stage.
A) penile; vaginal
B) vaginal; penile
C) phallic; anal
D) oral; genital

Accepted Answer

The superego develops during the phallic stage, and the ego develops during the anal stage of psychosexual development according to Freud's theory.

Question 5

Stephen's apartment is exceptionally neat and clean, whereas Mary Anne's house is always messy. According to Freud,
A) Stephen is an anal character, and Mary Anne is an oral character.
B) Stephen is an oral character, and Mary Anne has regressed to the latency period.
C) both Stephen and Mary Anne have developed fixations in the phallic stage.
D) both Stephen and Mary Anne are anal character types.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stephen's apartment is exceptionally neat and clean,...

Question 6

Two-year-old Jonathan knows he is not allowed to have a second piece of candy. When his mother is distracted, he takes another piece out of the candy jar, just to see if he can get away with it. Jonathan is in the ________ stage of development.
A) phallic
B) oral
C) anal
D) latency

Accepted Answer

Jonathan is in the anal stage of development according to Freud's psychosexual stages. This stage occurs roughly between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, where the focus of the libido is on controlling bladder and bowel movements. The behavior described, testing limits and rules, is characteristic of behaviors explored during the anal stage.

Question 7

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory was LEAST developed?
A) libido
B) the death instinct
C) psychosexual stages
D) regression

Accepted Answer

The death instinct, or Thanatos, was one of the less developed concepts in Freud's theory compared to his extensive work on libido, psychosexual stages, and mechanisms such as regression.

Question 8

According to Freud, the process of psychological development is driven by the
A) investment and redirection of psychic energy.
B) development of key psychosocial relationships with others.
C) development of autonomy.
D) conflict between the conscious and preconscious mind.

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory of psychological development, known as psychosexual development, posits that the driving force behind development is the investment and redirection of psychic energy, which he termed libido, across different stages of childhood.

Question 9

What psychological theme is related to the oral stage?
A) jealousy
B) morality
C) control
D) dependency

Accepted Answer

The oral stage, according to Freudian psychosexual development theory, is associated with dependency. This stage occurs from birth to about 18 months, where the infant's pleasure centers are in the mouth, leading to a strong dependence on the caregiver for sustenance.

Question 10

According to the text, what is the psychological theme of the anal stage?
A) dependency
B) self-control
C) sexuality
D) trust

Accepted Answer

The anal stage, according to Freudian psychosexual development theory, focuses on self-control and issues of compliance and defiance, as it deals with toilet training and the child's ability to control bodily functions.

Question 11

Allen has just ended his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Katy. According to the doctrine of opposites, Allen will respond to the breakup by
A) regressing to an earlier stage of development.
B) switching from being an oral character to being an anal character.
C) trying to find a new woman who is very similar to Katy.
D) beginning to despise Katy.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of opposites suggests that people often respond to a situation by adopting a stance or feeling that is the opposite of their previous one, such as developing negative feelings towards someone they were once close to.

Question 12

Baby Jessica's parents respond to her every need as soon as she cries. Freud would predict that, as an adult, Jessica will
A) be well adjusted.
B) be passive.
C) rebel against authority figures.
D) become sexually promiscuous.

Accepted Answer

Freud's theory suggests that if a child's needs are met too readily during the oral stage, they may become overly dependent or passive as adults.

Question 13

Mark never studies for his psychology exams and is consequently flunking his course. He confronts his professor and explains that he expects a higher grade because he really wants an A in the class. Freud would classify Mark as a(n) ________ character.
A) anal
B) narcissistic
C) oral
D) phallic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mark never studies for his psychology exams...

Question 14

Freud called the fundamental force that was necessary for creation, protection, and enjoyment of life ________. The idea that the basic tendency of ordered systems is toward disorder and chaos is similar to Freud's concept of ________.
A) Thanatos; libido
B) libido; Thanatos
C) the primary process; the secondary process
D) fixation; regression

Accepted Answer

Freud referred to the fundamental force necessary for creation, protection, and enjoyment of life as "libido," which is associated with life instincts. The concept that the basic tendency of ordered systems is toward disorder and chaos is similar to Freud's concept of "Thanatos," which represents the death instincts or the destructive forces present in all human beings.

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct order of Freud's major stages of psychosexual development?
A) anal, oral, genital, phallic
B) anal, oral, phallic, genital
C) oral, anal, genital, phallic
D) oral, anal, phallic, genital

Accepted Answer

The correct order of Freud's stages of psychosexual development is oral, anal, phallic, and then genital.

Question 16

Sally tries to keep her distance from other people, especially her boyfriend. How might Freud explain this behavior?
A) Sally's parents spoiled her, and no one else can live up to her expectations.
B) Sally's parents were neglectful and rarely responded to her crying as an infant.
C) Sally had a really bad romantic relationship when she was younger.
D) Sally never resolved her Electra complex.

Accepted Answer

Freud might explain Sally's behavior as a result of her parents being neglectful and rarely responding to her crying as an infant, leading to issues with forming close relationships in adulthood. This aligns with Freud's theories on early childhood experiences shaping personality and relational patterns.

Question 17

The most common criticism of Freud's ideas today is that ________. The most common criticism of Freud's ideas at the time that it was first introduced was that ________.
A) he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy; he relied too heavily on controlled, systematic studies
B) his theory is unscientific; he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy
C) he relied too heavily on controlled, systematic studies; he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy
D) he maintained that behavior is largely the result of rational thought processes; his theory is unscientific

Accepted Answer

The most common criticism of Freud's ideas today is that his theory is unscientific, lacking empirical evidence and falsifiability. At the time it was introduced, the criticism was that he placed too much emphasis on sex and sexual energy, which was controversial and seen as inappropriate by many of his contemporaries.

Question 18

The id is present
A) during the oral stage of development.
B) after the resolution of the oral stage.
C) after the resolution of the anal stage.
D) after the resolution of the phallic stage.

Accepted Answer

The id is present from birth, which means it is already present during the oral stage of development, the first stage in Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

Question 19

Which of the following of Freud's theories is part of modern psychoanalytic thought?
A) Compromise formation is the ego's main job.
B) The mind is divided into three parts.
C) Psychological impulses will build up if they are not expressed.
D) Psychic energy, or libido, is finite.

Accepted Answer

Compromise formation, which involves the ego balancing conflicting demands of the id, superego, and reality, remains a relevant concept in modern psychoanalytic thought.

Question 20

According to Freud, the ego
A) follows the pleasure principle.
B) tries to satisfy urges while acknowledging the constraints of the real world.
C) emerges during the resolution of the Oedipal/Electra complexes.
D) acts like your conscience by avoiding bad behavior and striving for morally correct behavior.

Accepted Answer

The ego, according to Freud, operates on the reality principle, trying to satisfy the id's desires in realistic and socially appropriate ways. This involves understanding the constraints of the real world and finding a balance between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality.

Quiz 10: Basics of Psychoanalysis

According to the text, Freud was

In psychoanalytic theory, the structures of personality emerge during specific stages of psychosexual development. Which structure-stage pair is correctly matched?

Which type of parenting style produces children who are the MOST psychologically healthy?

According to Freud, the superego develops during the stage of psychosexual development, and the ego develops during the stage.

Stephen's apartment is exceptionally neat and clean, whereas Mary Anne's house is always messy. According to Freud,

Two-year-old Jonathan knows he is not allowed to have a second piece of candy. When his mother is distracted, he takes another piece out of the candy jar, just to see if he can get away with it. Jonathan is in the ________ stage of development.

Which of the following aspects of Freud's theory was LEAST developed?

According to Freud, the process of psychological development is driven by the

What psychological theme is related to the oral stage?

According to the text, what is the psychological theme of the anal stage?

Allen has just ended his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Katy. According to the doctrine of opposites, Allen will respond to the breakup by

Baby Jessica's parents respond to her every need as soon as she cries. Freud would predict that, as an adult, Jessica will

Mark never studies for his psychology exams and is consequently flunking his course. He confronts his professor and explains that he expects a higher grade because he really wants an A in the class. Freud would classify Mark as a(n) ________ character.

Freud called the fundamental force that was necessary for creation, protection, and enjoyment of life . The idea that the basic tendency of ordered systems is toward disorder and chaos is similar to Freud's concept of .

Which of the following is the correct order of Freud's major stages of psychosexual development?

Sally tries to keep her distance from other people, especially her boyfriend. How might Freud explain this behavior?

The most common criticism of Freud's ideas today is that . The most common criticism of Freud's ideas at the time that it was first introduced was that .

The id is present

Which of the following of Freud's theories is part of modern psychoanalytic thought?

According to Freud, the ego