10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a defense mechanism according to Freudian psychoanalytic theory?
Cognitive Restructuring
Which level of personality, according to Freud, is completely unconscious and operates based on the pleasure principle?
The Id
Freud proposed that $ heta$ is the root of all pathological behavior. What type of $ heta$ is he referring to?
Neurotic Anxiety
Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels of personality proposed by Freud?
The Conscious
Which defense mechanism involves diverting an unacceptable impulse into a socially acceptable activity?
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism is illustrated by the young girl taking her anger out on her little brother?
Displacement
What defense mechanism is being used when Sipho accuses his wife of picking on Noni and favoring their other son?
Reaction formation
Which defense mechanism is evident when Rohan starts using drugs to deal with his issues?
Projection
What level of personality structure is most closely associated with the unconscious according to Freud?
Id
In Freud's theory, what is considered his most important contribution?
Concept of the unconscious
Test your understanding of the psychoanalytic perspectives on personality development, including topics such as instincts, levels of personality, anxiety, and defense mechanisms. Explore the unconscious structures of personality and symbolic qualities that influence behavior.
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