Question 1

The genital character type

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to be sexually promiscuous. 
B)  is dependent on other people. 
C)  is psychologically well adjusted. 
D)  operates according to the pleasure principle. 
A)  tends to be sexually promiscuous. 
B)  is dependent on other people. 
C)  is psychologically well adjusted. 
D)  operates according to the pleasure principle.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ego-latency 
B)  superego-phallic 
C)  id-anal 
D)  ego-genital 
A)  ego-latency 
B)  superego-phallic 
C)  id-anal 
D)  ego-genital

Question 3

Match each psychological theme with Freud's psychosexual stages.
-Anal stage

Accepted Answer

A) Dependency 
B) Maturity 
C) Gender identity and sexuality 
D) The opportunity to learn what is needed in adult life 
E) Obedience and self-control 
A) Dependency 
B) Maturity 
C) Gender identity and sexuality 
D) The opportunity to learn what is needed in adult life 
E) Obedience and self-control

Question 4

A moralistic church official ends up soliciting prostitutes. According to Freudian theory, this was caused by the

Accepted Answer

A)  ego winning out over the superego. 
B)  superego winning out over the id. 
C)  id winning out over the superego. 
D)  ego winning out over the id. 
A)  ego winning out over the superego. 
B)  superego winning out over the id. 
C)  id winning out over the superego. 
D)  ego winning out over the id.

Question 5

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism.
-Repression

Accepted Answer

A) Attribute an unwanted impulse in oneself to other people 
B) Take a shameful impulse and enact the opposite 
C) Prevent detection of the source of anxiety 
D) Redirect forbidden impulses onto a safe target 
E) Create a seemingly logical reason for doing something shameful 
A) Attribute an unwanted impulse in oneself to other people 
B) Take a shameful impulse and enact the opposite 
C) Prevent detection of the source of anxiety 
D) Redirect forbidden impulses onto a safe target 
E) Create a seemingly logical reason for doing something shameful

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  anal 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  oral 
D)  phallic 
A)  anal 
B)  narcissistic 
C)  oral 
D)  phallic

Question 8

The basic developmental task of the phallic stage is

Accepted Answer

A)  the acquisition of gender identity. 
B)  the development of self-control. 
C)  forming relationships with an opposite-sex peer. 
D)  accomplishing learning tasks such as reading and writing. 
A)  the acquisition of gender identity. 
B)  the development of self-control. 
C)  forming relationships with an opposite-sex peer. 
D)  accomplishing learning tasks such as reading and writing.

Question 9

Based on the text, what aspect of Freud's theory provides evidence to support the claim that Freud and psychoanalysis are sexist?

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that only males could be the norm so females couldn't be used for case studies 
B)  the idea that the psychological themes related to the phallic stage include love, fear, and jealousy 
C)  the idea that the side effects of being female include having less self-esteem, less creativity, and less moral fiber 
D)  the idea that defense mechanisms are only effective for men 
A)  the idea that only males could be the norm so females couldn't be used for case studies 
B)  the idea that the psychological themes related to the phallic stage include love, fear, and jealousy 
C)  the idea that the side effects of being female include having less self-esteem, less creativity, and less moral fiber 
D)  the idea that defense mechanisms are only effective for men

Question 10

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  be well adjusted. 
B)  be passive. 
C)  rebel against authority figures. 
D)  become sexually promiscuous. 
A)  be well adjusted. 
B)  be passive. 
C)  rebel against authority figures. 
D)  become sexually promiscuous.

Question 12

What marks the end of the latency stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage 
B)  the selection of a career 
C)  puberty 
D)  the start of formal education 
A)  marriage 
B)  the selection of a career 
C)  puberty 
D)  the start of formal education

Question 13

Eduardo has a reoccurring dream about showing up to his final exam without wearing any clothes. Freud would say which level of consciousness is causing the dream?

Accepted Answer

A)  conscious mind 
B)  preconscious mind 
C)  unconscious mind 
D)  the ego 
A)  conscious mind 
B)  preconscious mind 
C)  unconscious mind 
D)  the ego

Question 14

What differentiates secondary process thinking from primary process thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary process thinking is impulsive, whereas secondary process thinking is rational. 
B)  Primary process thinking is rational, whereas secondary process thinking is impulsive. 
C)  Primary process thinking develops during the anal stage, whereas secondary process thinking develops during the phallic stage. 
D)  Primary process thinking develops during the oral stage, whereas secondary process thinking develops during the phallic stage. 
A)  Primary process thinking is impulsive, whereas secondary process thinking is rational. 
B)  Primary process thinking is rational, whereas secondary process thinking is impulsive. 
C)  Primary process thinking develops during the anal stage, whereas secondary process thinking develops during the phallic stage. 
D)  Primary process thinking develops during the oral stage, whereas secondary process thinking develops during the phallic stage.

Question 15

When she is scared, 25-year-old Maria becomes passive and dependent. Maria is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  transference. 
C)  sublimation. 
D)  libidinal restructuring. 
A)  regression. 
B)  transference. 
C)  sublimation. 
D)  libidinal restructuring.

Question 16

Freud's greatest contribution to modern-day psychotherapy was

Accepted Answer

A)  parapraxes. 
B)  the "talking cure." 
C)  unconditional positive regard. 
D)  defense mechanisms. 
A)  parapraxes. 
B)  the "talking cure." 
C)  unconditional positive regard. 
D)  defense mechanisms.

Question 17

When asked what his definition of mental health was, Freud eloquently said it is the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  think and learn. 
B)  engage in therapy and change behavior. 
C)  love and work. 
D)  get married and have children. 
A)  think and learn. 
B)  engage in therapy and change behavior. 
C)  love and work. 
D)  get married and have children.

Question 18

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism.
-Reaction formation

Accepted Answer

A) Attribute an unwanted impulse in oneself to other people 
B) Take a shameful impulse and enact the opposite 
C) Prevent detection of the source of anxiety 
D) Redirect forbidden impulses onto a safe target 
E) Create a seemingly logical reason for doing something shameful 
A) Attribute an unwanted impulse in oneself to other people 
B) Take a shameful impulse and enact the opposite 
C) Prevent detection of the source of anxiety 
D) Redirect forbidden impulses onto a safe target 
E) Create a seemingly logical reason for doing something shameful

Question 19

The id is present

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 20

According to Freud, the physical focus of the phallic stage is the

Accepted Answer

A)  penis for boys and the vagina for girls. 
B)  anus for boys and the mouth for girls. 
C)  penis for both boys and girls. 
D)  womb for boys and the penis for girls. 
A)  penis for boys and the vagina for girls. 
B)  anus for boys and the mouth for girls. 
C)  penis for both boys and girls. 
D)  womb for boys and the penis for girls.

The genital character type

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

Match each psychological theme with Freud's psychosexual stages. -Anal stage

A moralistic church official ends up soliciting prostitutes. According to Freudian theory, this was caused by the

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism. -Repression

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

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.

The basic developmental task of the phallic stage is

Based on the text, what aspect of Freud's theory provides evidence to support the claim that Freud and psychoanalysis are sexist?

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 .

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

What marks the end of the latency stage?

Eduardo has a reoccurring dream about showing up to his final exam without wearing any clothes. Freud would say which level of consciousness is causing the dream?

What differentiates secondary process thinking from primary process thinking?

When she is scared, 25-year-old Maria becomes passive and dependent. Maria is experiencing

Freud's greatest contribution to modern-day psychotherapy was

When asked what his definition of mental health was, Freud eloquently said it is the ability to

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism. -Reaction formation

The id is present

According to Freud, the physical focus of the phallic stage is the

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The genital character type

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

Match each psychological theme with Freud's psychosexual stages. -Anal stage

A moralistic church official ends up soliciting prostitutes. According to Freudian theory, this was caused by the

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism. -Repression

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

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.

The basic developmental task of the phallic stage is

Based on the text, what aspect of Freud's theory provides evidence to support the claim that Freud and psychoanalysis are sexist?

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 ________.

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

What marks the end of the latency stage?

Eduardo has a reoccurring dream about showing up to his final exam without wearing any clothes. Freud would say which level of consciousness is causing the dream?

What differentiates secondary process thinking from primary process thinking?

When she is scared, 25-year-old Maria becomes passive and dependent. Maria is experiencing

Freud's greatest contribution to modern-day psychotherapy was

When asked what his definition of mental health was, Freud eloquently said it is the ability to

Match each function with its associated defense mechanism. -Reaction formation

The id is present

According to Freud, the physical focus of the phallic stage is the

The Study of the Person

Personality Research Methods

Personality Assessment: Effect Size, Replicability, and Open Science

Persons and Situations

Personality Judgment

Traits and Types: the Big Five and Beyond

Personality Stability, Development, and Change

The Anatomy and Physiology of Personality

Genetics and Evolution: the Inheritance of Personality

Psychoanalysis After Freud: Neo-Freudians, Object Relations, and Current Research

Humanistic Psychology, Positive Psychology, and the Science of Happiness

Cultural Variation in Experience, Behavior, and Personality

Personality Processes: Learning, Motivation, Emotion, and Thinking

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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 .