Instinct/Drive Theory Overview
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What are the four principal characteristics of an instinct?

  • Origin, Intensity, Action, Objective
  • Impetus, Intensity, Aim, Object
  • Source, Energy, Aim, Target
  • Source, Impetus, Aim, Object (correct)

    • Which theory holds that sexual energy and aggressive energy are the dual instincts?

  • Eros-Thanatos Theory
  • Dual Instinct Theory (correct)
  • Instinct/Drive Theory
  • Libido-Aggression Theory

    • What is the force by which the sexual instinct is represented in the mind according to Freud?

  • Aggression
  • Eros
  • Thanatos
  • Libido (correct)

    • What part of the body does aggression instinct originate from?

    <p>Skeletal Muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly defines Eros and Thanatos?

    <p>Eros is the life instinct and Thanatos is the destruction instinct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to instinct/drive theory, what is the impetus of an instinct?

    <p>The intensity/force of the instinct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In dual instinct theory, what is considered as a part of Eros?

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

    What is the main difference between Eros and Thanatos instincts?

    <p>Eros is linked to sexual energy while Thanatos is linked to aggressive energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Freud consider as the dominant force in biology?

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

    Which instinct's aim is destruction according to Freud's theory?

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

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