Exam 2: Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis

According to Freud,what are the two primary types of instincts?

Freud's concept of the death instinct achieved only limited acceptance as part of the personality.

Anna Freud's analytic work was mostly with

Considerable research on the unconscious

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 consciousness.

The unconscious is

The criticisms made of Freud's research

Freud regarded ___________ as our primary motivation.

According to Freud,the preconscious resides within

Reaction formation is a voluntary addition to our unconscious awareness.

Instincts,according to Freud,include hunger and thirst.

Resistance means the patient refuses their medication.

According to Loftus' studies concerning false memories,

Later in Freud's life,________ and _________ affected him deeply.

Freud stated that a patient's goal is to reduce tension.However,Freud used techniques such as dream analysis and free association to create more anxiety for the patient. A: Explain,in detail,at least three reasons why Freud wanted to create more anxiety. B: What is this called in psychoanalytic therapy? C: Provide a definition and a real-life example.

Freud regarded sex as our primary motivation.

The ego-ideal consists of good,correct behaviors for which children have been praised.

Explain the technique of free association and how this technique might be used by Freud when dealing with repressed memories.

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

Freud believed that ________ and _________ are compelling parts of human nature.