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. (D)</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 (C)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Psychoanalytic Theory suggest gives rise to personality?

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

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

<p>L data (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unconscious desires and conflicts (C)</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 (B)</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) (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Thanatos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctrine of opposites suggest?

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

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

<p>With little conflict experienced (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sexuality (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Al-Ghazali (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nafs al Amarrah (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Latency stage (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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