Psychic Conflict and Compromise Quiz
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Psychic determinism suggests that:

  • People can act without any underlying reasons.
  • Some actions have no cause and happen randomly.
  • Every action or thought has a specific cause. (correct)
  • Thoughts are not influenced by external factors.
  • In Freud's model of consciousness, which part of personality operates via the pleasure principle?

  • Id (correct)
  • Superego
  • Conscious
  • Ego
  • Which level of consciousness contains contents that we're unaware of according to Freud?

  • Unconscious (correct)
  • Preconscious
  • Subconscious
  • Conscious
  • The Superego in Freud's model provides:

    <p>A moral compass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of personality represents the psychological aspect of a person according to Freud's model?

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

    How does Freud's concept of psychic determinism relate to the idea of free will?

    <p>Free will is an illusion according to psychic determinism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Psychoanalytic Theory suggest gives rise to personality?

    <p>Unconscious forces and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In psychoanalytic theory, what is emphasized when studying what a person does?

    <p>L data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is a researcher collecting when using divorce records to study personality?

    <p>L data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a respondent is asked to respond to a picture in multiple ways, what is likely happening?

    <p>A projective test is being used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step must a researcher take if they want to develop a scale to differentiate optimists and pessimists using the empirical method?

    <p>Conduct factor analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Psychoanalytic Theory, what plays a central role in shaping personality?

    <p>Unconscious desires and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main job of the ego according to the text?

    <p>To find a compromise among the different structures of the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a defense mechanism used by the ego to deal with troubling desires and memories?

    <p>Blocking out unacceptable desires/memories (repression)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In less healthy individuals, what may cause mood swings and instability in sense of self?

    <p>Developing the superego too early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives destruction and is referred to as 'death energy'?

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

    What does the doctrine of opposites suggest?

    <p>There is an opposite to everything in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In healthy individuals, how do the id, superego, and ego typically interact?

    <p>With little conflict experienced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept of psychoanalytic theory according to the text?

    <p>Childhood experiences influence adult personality and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does Freud's psychoanalytic theory focus on too much?

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

    What can happen if an individual gets stuck at a particular developmental stage based on psychosexual development theory?

    <p>It can affect their personality as adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Freud's theory comprehensive and unique, as stated in the text?

    <p>It provides a complete theory of personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar's work partly influenced psychoanalytic theory, according to the text?

    <p>Al-Ghazali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant aspect should Freud's theory have put more emphasis on, based on the criticisms mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conscious awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Anal stage of psychosexual development, what is the physical focus according to Freud's theory?

    <p>Anus and organs of elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Al-Ghazali differ from Freud in terms of the view on human nature?

    <p>Freud views humans as inherently evil, but Al-Ghazali views humans as inherently good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept in Al-Ghazali's theory is similar to Freud's Id?

    <p>Nafs al Amarrah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character type might develop if someone is fixated at the Oral stage of psychosexual development?

    <p>Overly dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychosexual stage involves a focus on learning and cognitive development?

    <p>Latency stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Oedipus crisis refer to in Freud's psychosexual theory?

    <p>Desire for mother during the Phallic stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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