10 Questions
According to Freud, what are the three components of the psyche?
Id, Ego, Superego
What is the function of the Ego according to Freud?
Mediates between the Id and Superego
According to Freud, which psychosexual stage is associated with the source of pleasure being the mother's breasts/nurturing?
Oral stage
What creates castration anxiety in boys according to Freud?
Fear of the father castrating them out of jealousy over the mother
How does a boy resolve the Oedipus complex according to Freud?
By identifying with the father and taking on his moral values
According to Freud's theory, what is the motivation for girls to want to get married and have children?
To compensate for their lack of a penis (penis envy)
What is a major limitation of Freud's model regarding moral development?
All of the above
What is the alternate explanation that seems to fit better for moral development?
Moral development can be influenced by anyone who can reward, punish, or serve as a role model
How does Kohlberg's theory differ from Freud's regarding the relationship between gender identity and identification?
Kohlberg believes identification leads to gender identity, while Freud believes the opposite
What is meant by the term 'sex typing' in the context of gender identity development?
The process of defining certain traits as masculine or feminine
Test your knowledge on Freud's theory of the psyche components - ID, Ego, and Superego. Understand the functions of each component and their role in motivating behavior according to Freudian theory.
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