Personality Theories: Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

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What emotional experiences can the Superego offer?

  • Shame and guilt
  • Pride and self-respect (correct)
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Envy and jealousy

What is the function of the Superego's Conscience?

  • Cause feelings of inferiority
  • Reward proper behavior
  • Punish wrong actions with guilt and regret (correct)
  • Generate anxiety and fear

Which feeling may arise when the Ego fails to meet the Superego's standard of perfection?

  • Jealousy
  • Anxiety
  • Euphoria
  • Inferiority (correct)

What are the three elements that compose personality according to Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory?

<p>The id, the ego, and the superego (A)</p>
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What does Freud believe produces anxiety according to the text?

<p>Struggle between biological drives and social inhibitions (C)</p>
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Which part of personality follows the pleasure principle and includes instinctive and primitive behaviors?

<p>The id (C)</p>
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Which of the following best describes denial according to the context?

<p>Refusing to recognize an obvious truth (A)</p>
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What is the role of the id in personality development according to Freud?

<p>Ensure an infant's basic needs are met (A)</p>
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What is one primary purpose of denial as mentioned in the text?

<p>Reduce anxiety and pain (C)</p>
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Which element of personality is entirely unconscious and has no objective knowledge of reality?

<p>The id (A)</p>
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What is the primary function of the id according to Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory?

<p>Drive the organism toward pleasure (C)</p>
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Which part of the personality struggles to dominate the individual's overall behavior?

<p>The id (B)</p>
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Which defense mechanism involves explaining an unacceptable behavior in a rational or logical manner?

<p>Rationalization (B)</p>
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In Freud's psychosexual development stages, which stage is characterized by primary interaction through the mouth?

<p>Oral Stage (D)</p>
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Which defense mechanism involves behaving in a way opposite to one's true feelings?

<p>Reaction Formation (C)</p>
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At what age range does the Oral Stage of Freud's psychosexual development occur?

<p>0-2 years old (D)</p>
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Which defense mechanism involves reverting to earlier behavior patterns when faced with stressful events?

<p>Regressions (A)</p>
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According to Freud, what is the primary conflict during the Oral Stage of psychosexual development?

<p>Weaning process (C)</p>
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What term did Freud use to describe the fear a child has of being punished by the father for certain feelings?

<p>Castration Anxiety (B)</p>
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According to Freud, what is the term used to describe the similar set of feelings experienced by young girls as compared to the Oedipus Complex in boys?

<p>Penis Envy (A)</p>
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During the latency stage (6-12 years old), what is one of the main characteristics according to the text?

<p>Absence of a dominant erogenous zone (D)</p>
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What is the main focus during the genital stage (12 years and up) in terms of interest?

<p>Welfare of others (C)</p>
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In the Oedipus Complex for girls (Electra Complex), what did Freud believe was never fully resolved for girls according to the text?

<p>Penis Envy (C)</p>
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Which stage is crucial for the development of social and communication skills, self-confidence, and a shift from individual needs to caring for the welfare of others?

<p>Latency Stage (B)</p>
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What is the primary focus of the libido during the anal stage?

<p>Controlling bladder and bowel movements (B)</p>
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What conflict arises during the anal stage, according to Freud?

<p>Toilet training (D)</p>
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What personality type can develop from inappropriate parental responses during the anal stage?

<p>Messy, wasteful, or destructive (A)</p>
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What pleasure gratification shift occurs during the phallic stage?

<p>Gratification from genital region activities (B)</p>
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What complex describes the stage where young boys see their fathers as rivals?

<p>Oedipus Complex (C)</p>
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What negative outcome can result from parents being too strict or starting toilet training too early during the anal stage?

<p>An anal-retentive personality (D)</p>
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Flashcards

Superego

Part of personality, focused on morality and ideals, providing pride and guilt.

Conscience

Superego's component that penalizes bad behavior using guilt and regret.

Ego

Part of the personality that balances the id and superego, negotiating reality.

Id

Primary, primitive part of personality; focuses on immediate gratification.

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Pleasure Principle

Id's drive to satisfy needs and desires immediately.

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Denial (Defense Mechanism)

Refusal to acknowledge unpleasant truth or reality.

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Rationalization (Defense Mechanism)

Explaining an unacceptable behavior in a seemingly logical way.

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Reaction Formation (Defense Mechanism)

Acting opposite to true feelings, often to mask them.

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Regression (Defense Mechanism)

Reverting to immature behaviors during stress.

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Oral Stage

Psychosexual stage (0-2 years), satisfaction through the mouth.

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Anal Stage

Psychosexual stage (2-3 years), focus on bladder and bowel control.

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Phallic Stage

Psychosexual stage (3-6 years), focus on genitals.

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Oedipus Complex

Boy's desire for mother, rivalry with father.

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Latency Stage

Psychosexual stage (6-12 years), dormant sexual feelings.

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Genital Stage

Psychosexual stage (12+ years), focus on mature sexual relationships.

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Penis Envy

Freudian concept (girl) of envy for male genitalia and related power dynamics.

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Anxiety

Emotional state caused by conflicting desires.

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Inferiority

Feeling of inadequacy.

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Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory about how personality develops depending on sexual stages.

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Castration Anxiety

Fear of a male child being punished for desiring their mother.

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Anal-retentive Personality

Personality type developed from strict anal training.

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