Freudian Theory Quiz
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What part of the brain controls the production of hormones and chemicals necessary for survival and development?

amygdala hypothalamus hippocampal complex

What structure found uniquely in mammals allows for creative thinking, language, abstraction, and perception?

cerebral neocortex

How do higher-order thinking processes intervene when the anger trigger promotes a primal episode?

allow common sense and not allow primal instincts to take over the brain and body

What is an example of socially unacceptable behavior mentioned in the text?

<p>instantly becoming angry and lashing out uncontrollably at the first sign of trouble</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the behavior of instantly becoming angry and lashing out uncontrollably at the first sign of trouble continue to manifest in the population?

<p>not everyone reacts the same way when faced with the same stressors</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do reactions to primal instincts vary?

<p>as much as the individuality of the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does each person have in terms of stress tolerance?

<p>a varying threshold stress tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows for creative thinking, language, abstraction, and perception in the brain?

<p>cerebral neocortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the brain may intervene and not allow primal instincts to take over the brain and body?

<p>higher-order thinking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the brain that consist of the septum, amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampal complex, and cingulate cortex?

<p>limbic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consists of the septum, amygdala hypothalamus hippocampal complex and cingulate cortex. This part of the brain controls the production of hormones and chemicals in the body necessary for survival and development.

<p>limbic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consists of the ______, a structure found uniquely in mammals. This part of the brain allows for creative thinking, language, abstraction, and perception.

<p>cerebral neocortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Higher-order ______ may intervene and allow common sense, and not allow primal instincts to take over the brain and body if the anger trigger promotes a primal episode to occur.

<p>thinking processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

For example, the behaviour of a ______ who becomes instantly angry and lashes out uncontrollably at the first sign of trouble is not socially acceptable behaviour in our society and yet this type of behaviour continues to manifest in the population.

<p>person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Not everyone in ______ reacts the same way when faced with the same stressors. Reactions to primal instincts vary as much of the individuality of the person.

<p>society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each ______ has a varying threshold stress tolerance.

<p>person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Angry trigger promotes a primal episode to occur.

<p>anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reactions to primal ______ vary as much of the individuality of the person.

<p>instincts</p> Signup and view all the answers

This part of the brain controls the production of hormones and chemicals in the body necessary for survival and development.

<p>septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

This part of the brain allows for creative thinking, language, abstraction, and perception.

<p>neocortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Karl Marx believes that discomfort comes from believing one should be in a different caste of society

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bourgeoisie derives power from owning and controlling the large-scale operations and corporations

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Karl Marx believes that society is split between 3 major social classes

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freud believed that human motivation is dominated by two basic instincts: Eros and Thanatos (death drive).

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freud proposed five psychosexual development stages: Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, and Gential.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The id seeks immediate pleasure by reducing stress to the person, without considering consequences or long-term planning.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ego defense mechanisms have no significant impact on an individual’s personality and interpretation of social situations.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antonio Gramsci supported the idea of a quiet revolution and the use of media for change

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural Hegemony is the theory that society is dominated by one ruling class

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freud and Durkheim examined different states of consciousness and social ties

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Bourgeoisie = Property-owning class; own the means of production Proletariats = Work for the ruling class and consume the goods produced by the big companies Karl Marx = Believes in the conflict between classes due to inequalities and discomfort from societal caste placement Power and Money Conflict = Occurs due to differences between what people feel they deserve and what they receive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

<p>Inequality = Differences in opportunities within society based on social class Discomfort = Feeling of unease from believing one should be in a different societal caste Exploitation = Oppression of proletariats by bourgeoisie through capitalism Opportunities = Greater opportunities offered to the higher social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following social classes with their characteristics:

<p>Bourgeoisie = Derives power from owning and controlling large-scale operations and corporations Proletariats = Work for the ruling class and consume the goods produced by the big companies Higher Class Opportunities = Determines your opportunities within society Societal Caste Placement = Where one fits in society determines discomfort and unease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Freudian psychosexual development stages with their descriptions:

<p>Oral = Fulfilling needs through mouth-related activities Anal = Fulfilling needs through control and elimination Phallic = Development of sexual identity and feelings of attraction Latency = Suppression of sexual feelings and focus on other activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ego defense mechanisms with their descriptions:

<p>Repression = Reverting to childlike behaviors from an earlier life stage Displacement = Redirecting emotions to a substitute target Denial = Claiming what is true to be actually false Projection = Attributing uncomfortable feelings to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Freudian concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Eros and Thanatos (Death Drive) = Represent the two primary outlets for biological energy Id, Superego, and Ego = Divisions of human consciousness and sources of motivations and behaviors Libido = The psychosexual energy expressed through sexual feelings Conscious and Unconscious (Iceberg) = Representation of the visible and hidden parts of human consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ego defense mechanisms with their examples:

<p>Sublimation = Redirecting “incorrect” urges into socially acceptable actions Rationalization = Creating false but credible justifications for particular behaviors Reaction formation = Converting anxious thoughts into their opposites Suppression = Pushing uncomfortable thoughts into the unconscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Proletariats = The working class who sell their skills for money Cultural Hegemony = The theory that society is dominated by one ruling class Alienation from the product = Can lead to less pride in the final creation Anomie = A state of normlessness, while organic specialization weakens social bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theorists with their beliefs:

<p>Marx's Labor Theory of Value = States the value of a commodity is related to the cost of production Antonio Gramsci = Supported the idea of a quiet revolution and the use of media for change Freud and Durkheim = Examined different states of consciousness and social ties Karl Marx = Believes that society is split between 3 major social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic concepts with their definitions:

<p>Capitalism = An economic system with privately owned means of production Enduring power dynamic = Money, held by those who own all things Freud's understanding of society = Based on individual motives and actions Economic disruption = Causes social norms to break down</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Karl Marx, what leads to inequality between social classes?

<p>Owning and controlling the means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx believe causes discomfort in society?

<p>Belief in belonging to a different social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Karl Marx, who exploits the proletariats through capitalism?

<p>Bourgeoisie</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud, what are the two primary outlets for biological energy?

<p>Eros and Thanatos (death drive)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychosexual development stage is associated with fulfilling the needs through oral activities?

<p>Anal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the superego in human consciousness, according to Freud?

<p>Acts as the mind’s conscience and is concerned with what is socially responsible</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ego defense mechanism involves attributing uncomfortable feelings to others?

<p>Projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Marx's Labor Theory of Value, the value of a commodity is primarily related to:

<p>The labor required for production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist is associated with the concept of Cultural Hegemony, which posits that society is dominated by one ruling class?

<p>Antonio Gramsci</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to the enduring power dynamic in society?

<p>Ownership of the means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theories of Social Change and Class Struggle

  • Proletariats are the working class who sell their skills for money
  • Capitalism is an economic system with privately owned means of production
  • Marx's Labor Theory of Value states the value of a commodity is related to the cost of production
  • Alienation from the product can lead to less pride in the final creation
  • Antonio Gramsci supported the idea of a quiet revolution and the use of media for change
  • Cultural Hegemony is the theory that society is dominated by one ruling class
  • People are taught to want the newest products through media and persuasion
  • The enduring power dynamic is money, held by those who own all things
  • Freud and Durkheim examined different states of consciousness and social ties
  • Anomie is a state of normlessness, while organic specialization weakens social bonds
  • Social norms break down due to organic specialization and economic disruption
  • Freud's understanding of society is based on individual motives and actions

Theories of Social Change and Class Struggle

  • Proletariats are the working class who sell their skills for money
  • Capitalism is an economic system with privately owned means of production
  • Marx's Labor Theory of Value states the value of a commodity is related to the cost of production
  • Alienation from the product can lead to less pride in the final creation
  • Antonio Gramsci supported the idea of a quiet revolution and the use of media for change
  • Cultural Hegemony is the theory that society is dominated by one ruling class
  • People are taught to want the newest products through media and persuasion
  • The enduring power dynamic is money, held by those who own all things
  • Freud and Durkheim examined different states of consciousness and social ties
  • Anomie is a state of normlessness, while organic specialization weakens social bonds
  • Social norms break down due to organic specialization and economic disruption
  • Freud's understanding of society is based on individual motives and actions

Theories of Social Change and Class Struggle

  • Proletariats are the working class who sell their skills for money
  • Capitalism is an economic system with privately owned means of production
  • Marx's Labor Theory of Value states the value of a commodity is related to the cost of production
  • Alienation from the product can lead to less pride in the final creation
  • Antonio Gramsci supported the idea of a quiet revolution and the use of media for change
  • Cultural Hegemony is the theory that society is dominated by one ruling class
  • People are taught to want the newest products through media and persuasion
  • The enduring power dynamic is money, held by those who own all things
  • Freud and Durkheim examined different states of consciousness and social ties
  • Anomie is a state of normlessness, while organic specialization weakens social bonds
  • Social norms break down due to organic specialization and economic disruption
  • Freud's understanding of society is based on individual motives and actions

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Test your knowledge of Freud's theory of motivation and instincts with this quiz. Explore the concepts of Eros and Thanatos, and understand the role of unconscious drives in shaping human behavior and social interactions.

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