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According to the Freudian theory, which division of human personality contains thoughts you are currently aware of?

  • Conscious (correct)
  • Subconscious
  • Preconscious
  • Unconscious

What did Sigmund Freud publish in 1900?

  • The Interpretation of Dreams (correct)
  • The Psychoanalytic Approach
  • The Unconscious Mind
  • The Hypnotic State

Where did Sigmund Freud die?

  • London (correct)
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Vienna

Which psychologist influenced Sigmund Freud's use of hypnosis?

<p>Jean-Martin Charcot (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the division of human personality that contains the vast majority of thoughts according to Freudian theory?

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In which country was Sigmund Freud born?

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Which part of the structural model is primarily focused on immediate personal satisfaction?

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At what age does the Superego typically develop according to the text?

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What is the primary weapon that the Superego brings to a situation according to the text?

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In a healthy individual, what does a strong ego prevent according to the text?

<p>Prevent the influence of the Id or Superego over the personality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used by Freud to describe the sexual instinct?

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According to Freud, what does the death instinct involve?

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What does Freud believe is invested with libido according to the text?

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Which term refers to parts of the body producing sexual pleasure according to the text?

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What term is used to describe sexual pleasure from suffering pain and humiliation inflicted either by themselves or by others?

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What does primary narcissism refer to according to the text?

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Conscious

The part of personality containing thoughts currently aware of.

The Interpretation of Dreams

Freud's 1900 publication exploring the meaning of dreams.

London

The city where Sigmund Freud passed away.

Jean-Martin Charcot

Psychologist who influenced Freud's hypnosis techniques.

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Unconscious

The division of personality containing vast majority of thoughts.

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Czech Republic

The country where Sigmund Freud was born.

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ID

The part of personality focused on immediate personal satisfaction.

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Superego

The division of personality that develops around five years old.

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Guilt

The primary weapon of the Superego in moral situations.

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Strong Ego

It balances the influence of ID or Superego over personality.

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Libido

Term Freud uses to describe the sexual instinct.

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Death Instinct

Desire to die and return to the earth as per Freud.

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The Entire Body

According to Freud, this is where libido is invested.

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Erogenous Zones

Parts of the body producing sexual pleasure.

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Masochism

Pleasure derived from suffering pain or humiliation.

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Primary Narcissism

A stage of childhood marked by self-focus.

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Study Notes

Freudian Theory: Human Personality

  • The conscious mind contains thoughts you are currently aware of.

Sigmund Freud: Life and Work

  • Published "The Interpretation of Dreams" in 1900.
  • Died in England.
  • Born in Austria.
  • Influenced by French psychologist Jean-Martin Charcot's use of hypnosis.

Structural Model of Personality

  • The Id is primarily focused on immediate personal satisfaction.
  • The Superego typically develops around age 5-6.

Superego: Function and Characteristics

  • The primary weapon the Superego brings to a situation is guilt.
  • A strong ego prevents feelings of anxiety and guilt in a healthy individual.

Freudian Concepts: Libido and Instincts

  • The term "Eros" is used to describe the sexual instinct.
  • The death instinct involves destructive tendencies.
  • Libido is invested in the Id, Ego, and Superego according to Freud.
  • Erogenous zones refer to parts of the body producing sexual pleasure.
  • Masochism is the term used to describe sexual pleasure from suffering pain and humiliation.
  • Primary narcissism refers to the infant's self-absorption and interest in their own body.

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