10 Questions
What are the four principal characteristics of an instinct?
Source, Impetus, Aim, Object
Which theory holds that sexual energy and aggressive energy are the dual instincts?
Dual Instinct Theory
What is the force by which the sexual instinct is represented in the mind according to Freud?
Libido
What part of the body does aggression instinct originate from?
Skeletal Muscles
Which statement correctly defines Eros and Thanatos?
Eros is the life instinct and Thanatos is the destruction instinct.
According to instinct/drive theory, what is the impetus of an instinct?
The intensity/force of the instinct
In dual instinct theory, what is considered as a part of Eros?
Libido
What is the main difference between Eros and Thanatos instincts?
Eros is linked to sexual energy while Thanatos is linked to aggressive energy
What does Freud consider as the dominant force in biology?
Thanatos
Which instinct's aim is destruction according to Freud's theory?
Aggression
Explore the Instinct/Drive theory which is rooted in biology and often uses drive and instinct interchangeably. Understand the four principal characteristics of an instinct: source, impetus, aim, and object. Learn about the dual instinct theory that includes sexual energy and aggressive energy.
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