30 Questions
Psychic determinism suggests that:
Every action or thought has a specific cause.
In Freud's model of consciousness, which part of personality operates via the pleasure principle?
Id
Which level of consciousness contains contents that we're unaware of according to Freud?
Unconscious
The Superego in Freud's model provides:
A moral compass.
Which part of personality represents the psychological aspect of a person according to Freud's model?
Ego
How does Freud's concept of psychic determinism relate to the idea of free will?
Free will is an illusion according to psychic determinism.
What does Psychoanalytic Theory suggest gives rise to personality?
Unconscious forces and conflicts
In psychoanalytic theory, what is emphasized when studying what a person does?
L data
What type of data is a researcher collecting when using divorce records to study personality?
L data
If a respondent is asked to respond to a picture in multiple ways, what is likely happening?
A projective test is being used
What step must a researcher take if they want to develop a scale to differentiate optimists and pessimists using the empirical method?
Conduct factor analysis
According to Psychoanalytic Theory, what plays a central role in shaping personality?
Unconscious desires and conflicts
What is the main job of the ego according to the text?
To find a compromise among the different structures of the mind
What is an example of a defense mechanism used by the ego to deal with troubling desires and memories?
Blocking out unacceptable desires/memories (repression)
In less healthy individuals, what may cause mood swings and instability in sense of self?
Developing the superego too early
What drives destruction and is referred to as 'death energy'?
Thanatos
What does the doctrine of opposites suggest?
There is an opposite to everything in life
In healthy individuals, how do the id, superego, and ego typically interact?
With little conflict experienced
What is a key concept of psychoanalytic theory according to the text?
Childhood experiences influence adult personality and behavior
Which aspect does Freud's psychoanalytic theory focus on too much?
Sexuality
What can happen if an individual gets stuck at a particular developmental stage based on psychosexual development theory?
It can affect their personality as adults
What makes Freud's theory comprehensive and unique, as stated in the text?
It provides a complete theory of personality
Which scholar's work partly influenced psychoanalytic theory, according to the text?
Al-Ghazali
What significant aspect should Freud's theory have put more emphasis on, based on the criticisms mentioned in the text?
Conscious awareness
During the Anal stage of psychosexual development, what is the physical focus according to Freud's theory?
Anus and organs of elimination
How does Al-Ghazali differ from Freud in terms of the view on human nature?
Freud views humans as inherently evil, but Al-Ghazali views humans as inherently good.
What concept in Al-Ghazali's theory is similar to Freud's Id?
Nafs al Amarrah
What character type might develop if someone is fixated at the Oral stage of psychosexual development?
Overly dependent
Which psychosexual stage involves a focus on learning and cognitive development?
Latency stage
What does the Oedipus crisis refer to in Freud's psychosexual theory?
Desire for mother during the Phallic stage
Test your knowledge on psychic conflict, compromise formation, the ego's main job, and defense mechanisms used by the mind. Explore interactions between the id, superego, and ego in dealing with unconscious desires and memories.
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