Question 1

The libido includes hormones secreted in the pancreas of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Paradoxical to his own theory,Freud believed that the sex act was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   holy
B)   degrading
C)   uplifting
D)   impressiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In Freud's psychosexual stages of development,each developmental stage has a conflict that must be resolved before the infant or child can progress to the next stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dream analysis and free association were the main techniques that Freud used in order to bring repressed memories,fears,and thoughts back to the level of conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Primary-process thought is believed to function within the ego.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The preconscious:

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A)   describes our dream life.
B)   is stored in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain.
C)   describes our values and morals.
D)   is the storehouse for our memories,thoughts,and perceptions.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The pleasure principle operates and functions primarily as part of the id.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How does Freud justify the necessity of defense mechanisms to mental health?

Accepted Answer

Defense mechanisms are unconscious denia...

Question 9

The ego is the reservoir for the libido and instincts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Freud,_____ is the form of psychic energy,manifested by the life instincts,that drives a person toward pleasurable behaviors and thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A)   libido
B)   cathexis
C)   catharsis
D)   moodE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Identify a true statement in the context of Loftus's studies concerning false memories.

Accepted Answer

A)   A therapist could implant false memories knowingly or unknowingly.
B)   A person's memories can't always be judged as true.
C)   "Repressed" memories of childhood may not be accurate in reality.
D)   All of these are correct.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

All of the following are valid criticisms of Freudian psychoanalysis except that:

Accepted Answer

A)   Freud failed to consider the impact of biological forces.
B)   Freud's definitions are somewhat ambiguous.
C)   Freud did not study emotionally healthy persons.
D)   Freud focused too much on past behavior.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is the exclusive source of energy for human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal opinions
B)   Ego
C)   Instincts
D)   IdE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true of Freud's system of psychoanalytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freud's system of psychoanalytic therapy remains more influential than his theory of personality.
B)   Freudian psychoanalysts in China have been offering training programs to a growing number of psychoanalysts in East Asia.
C)   Psychoanalysis as a therapeutic technique has declined in popularity,particularly in the United States.
D)   Traditional psychoanalytic sessions over the Internet have experienced a sharp decline.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Sigmund Freud's theory of personality and system of therapy for treating mental disorders is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychosomatics
B)   psychomeditation
C)   psychoanalysis
D)   psychiatryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The anal stage of development can be used as a weapon by a child against his or her parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Later in Freud's life,_____ and _____ affected him deeply and thus became major themes in his theory as well as in his in own life.

Accepted Answer

A)   death; aggression
B)   conflicts; disagreements
C)   sex; fantasies
D)   disease; helplessnessE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

According to Freud's theory,resistance involves a patient refusing to take any medication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Anna Freud,which of the following is true of the ego?

Accepted Answer

A)   It tries to compromise between the id and reality.
B)   It serves as a bridge between the id and primary-process thought.
C)   It depends on both the primary-process thought and the secondary-process thought.
D)   It operates independently of the id.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

According to Freud,what is the purpose of anxiety?

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Anxiety serves as a warning to the perso...

Exam 2: Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

According to Anna Freud,which of the following is true of the ego?

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Dream analysis and free association were the main techniques that Freud used in order to bring repressed memories,fears,and thoughts back to the level of conscious awareness.

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The libido includes hormones secreted in the pancreas of the body.

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Later in Freud's life,_____ and _____ affected him deeply and thus became major themes in his theory as well as in his in own life.

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The ego is the reservoir for the libido and instincts.

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According to Freud,_____ is the form of psychic energy,manifested by the life instincts,that drives a person toward pleasurable behaviors and thoughts.

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All of the following are valid criticisms of Freudian psychoanalysis except that:

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Primary-process thought is believed to function within the ego.

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In Freud's psychosexual stages of development,each developmental stage has a conflict that must be resolved before the infant or child can progress to the next stage.

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Which of the following is true of Freud's system of psychoanalytic therapy?

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Paradoxical to his own theory,Freud believed that the sex act was _____.

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How does Freud justify the necessity of defense mechanisms to mental health?

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The preconscious:

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According to Freud,what is the purpose of anxiety?

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Which of the following is the exclusive source of energy for human behavior?

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Identify a true statement in the context of Loftus's studies concerning false memories.

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According to Freud's theory,resistance involves a patient refusing to take any medication.

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Sigmund Freud's theory of personality and system of therapy for treating mental disorders is known as _____.

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The anal stage of development can be used as a weapon by a child against his or her parents.

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The pleasure principle operates and functions primarily as part of the id.

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