Freud: Father of Psychoanalysis

Questions and Answers

Which concept is highlighted by Freud's views on the male Oedipus complex?

He believed it to be universal in males. (correct)

Freud was less confident about its implications.

It is more complex than the female version.

It focuses solely on mother-son relationships.

What does the concept of displacement refer to in Freud's theory, as described in the case of Madison?

Experiencing anxiety as a result of repression.

Avoiding conflict entirely.

A direct confrontation of frustrations.

Redirecting feelings towards a safer target. (correct)

What is the primary activity associated with the id in Freud's theory?

Pleasure-seeking activities. (correct)

Regulating social behavior.

Moral reasoning.

Self-reflection and analysis.

In Freudian theory, which stage is characterized by the emergence of teeth?

Oral-sadistic stage. Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what is the role of dreams?

They serve as wish-fulfillments of the unconscious. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most basic Freudian defense mechanism?

Repression Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what do the terms 'preconscious' refer to?

Thoughts that can be easily brought into awareness Signup and view all the answers

What complex in girls is characterized by envy according to Freud?

Penis envy Signup and view all the answers

Which instinct does Freud identify as one of the fundamental drives in people?

Aggression Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the phenomenon where a young man finds sexual gratification in kissing and caressing women's shoes?

Displacement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Freud: Father of Psychoanalysis

Latency period is influenced by phylogenetic endowment.
Freud identified three parts of the mind: conscious, preconscious, and unconscious (ego).
Dreams are interpreted as wish fulfillments in Freudian theory.
Freud abandoned his seduction theory due to concerns over suggestive therapeutic tactics creating false memories.
The classical anal character is noted for traits like control and orderliness, but not passivity.
Freud expressed greater confidence in his theories regarding the male Oedipus complex compared to the female version.
After World War I, Freud revised his personality theory to emphasize aggressive instincts more strongly.
The destructive instinct aims for self-destruction.
Displacement is observed when an individual expresses frustration towards a less threatening target (e.g., Madison mistreating family due to employer's behavior).
Michelangelo's artworks exemplify sublimation, where base instincts are transformed into valuable cultural achievements.
The id is mainly connected to primal behaviors, such as thumb-sucking.
Psychoanalytic theory suggests that punishment leads to repression and resulting anxiety.
The genital period in development begins at puberty.
Freud's fame was significantly boosted by publishing "The Interpretation of Dreams."
The oral-sadistic stage is marked by the emergence of teeth.
A girl's wish to have a baby or be a boy illustrates the concept of penis envy.
Freudian slips reflect the influence of preconscious and unconscious mind forces.
The superego aims for moral perfection.
Unconscious ideas can impact behavior without awareness.
Repression, a defense mechanism, helps in reducing anxiety.
The castration complex in girls manifests as penis envy.
Freud proposed that all individuals are driven by two main instincts: sex and aggression.
Repression is identified as the most fundamental defense mechanism.
A girl's Oedipal desires for a baby serve as a substitute for the phallus concept.
Freud's theories have high research potential but low falsifiability and operational clarity.
The superego develops from the ego as it matures.
Ideas accessible with varying ease between consciousness and unconsciousness are categorized as preconscious.
The Oedipus complex is complicated by the child's bisexuality.
During the Oedipal period, Freud posited that a boy experiences sexual love specifically toward his mother.
Sexual gratification through unconventional means (e.g., women's shoes) indicates displacement of sexual objects.
Projection is the defense mechanism involving seeing one's deficiencies in others.
Condensation and displacement are methods that distort dream symbolism.
An example of projection is the belief that another person harbors negative feelings without self-awareness.
Regression is illustrated by a previously weaned child reclaiming infantile behavior, such as taking a sibling's bottle.

Description

Explore the key concepts and theories of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. This quiz covers various aspects of his work, including the structure of the mind, dream interpretation, and the evolution of his theories. Test your knowledge on Freud's distinctive ideas and their implications in psychology.