Psychology: Instinct and Human Development
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Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?

  • Displacement
  • Projection
  • Repression
  • Sublimation (correct)

    • What is the process by which individuals attribute their own negative feelings or motivations to others?

  • Repression
  • Displacement
  • Rationalization
  • Projection (correct)

    • Which defense mechanism is characterized by ignoring or blocking out unwanted thoughts and feelings?

  • Rationalization
  • Repression (correct)
  • Sublimation
  • Displacement

    • In which defense mechanism does a person redirect their emotional response from the original source of distress to a safer target?

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    What mechanism involves justifying one’s behaviors and motivations with logical, plausible reasons, often masking the true reason?

    <p>Rationalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defense mechanisms may serve to protect the ego by allowing us to avoid uncomfortable realities?

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

    Which defense mechanism can lead to behavior that is socially unacceptable when feelings are transformed but not addressed?

    <p>Displacement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ego defense mechanisms?

    <p>To assist the individual in avoiding conscious recognition of unacceptable impulses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anxiety arises from a perceived threat to the ego from the superego?

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

    What can realistic anxiety also be termed as?

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

    What is neurotic anxiety primarily caused by?

    <p>Fear that the id will not be controlled (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves redirecting an impulse toward a safer target?

    <p>Displacement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism distorts reality to justify an unacceptable action or impulse?

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

    What is the purpose of sublimation as a defense mechanism?

    <p>To transform unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is repression intended to do?

    <p>Keep threatening thoughts or feelings out of conscious awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's unacceptable impulses to someone else?

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

    What is the mechanism of sublimation in the latency period of psychosexual development?

    <p>Channeling sexual energy into nonsexual activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes repression in the context of Freud's theories?

    <p>Suppressing uncomfortable thoughts and memories from consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does projection function as a defense mechanism?

    <p>Attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does displacement refer to in Freudian terms?

    <p>Redirecting emotions from a threatening target to a safer one (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rationalization as a defense mechanism?

    <p>To avoid confrontation with reality by believing false justifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of psychosexual development is sublimation most emphasized?

    <p>Latency Period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might repression manifest in an individual's behavior?

    <p>Avoiding discussions about stressful topics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological issue might projection potentially lead to?

    <p>Heightened interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstance would displacement likely occur?

    <p>A person expresses anger towards their coworker after a fight with a partner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Psychic Energy

    Neurophysiological energy source for mental activity, with a limited supply for each person. Its reduction creates tension.

    Life Instincts

    Forces that maintain life and ensure species propagation. Sex instincts are central.

    Libido

    The energy underlying sexual instincts.

    Psychosexual Stages

    Series of development stages where libido focuses on different areas of the body.

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    Pregenital Stage

    First three psychosexual stages of development (Oral, Anal, Phallic) lasting from birth to age 5.

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    Genetic Approach

    Idea that adult personality stems from childhood experiences.

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    Latency Period

    Development period between ages 6/7 and puberty, not considered a stage in Freud's theory.

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    Oral Stage

    The first stage of psychosexual development, lasting from birth to 18 months. Infants' dependence on others drives their need for pleasure through the mouth.

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    Anal Stage

    Second stage (18 months- 3 years) of psychosexual development. Pleasure derives from bowel movements. Children gain pleasure from retention and expulsion of waste

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    Phallic Stage

    Third stage (3-5 years) of psychosexual development. Sexual exploration begins through genital focus.

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    Erogenous Zone

    Areas of the body that give pleasure or excite.

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    Psychosexual Development

    Freud's theory proposing that personality develops through stages centered on pleasure-seeking erogenous zones.

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    Realistic Anxiety

    Fear or anxiety caused by real external threats or dangers.

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    Neurotic Anxiety

    Fear that unacceptable id impulses (like sex or anger) could become conscious.

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    Moral Anxiety

    Fear of superego punishment for immoral thoughts or actions.

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    Ego Defense Mechanisms

    Unconscious strategies to reduce anxiety and protect the ego.

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    Anxiety

    A feeling of tension, fear, or nervousness.

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    Id

    The part of the unconscious that seeks immediate gratification of basic needs.

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    Ego

    The part of the psyche that mediates between the id and the external world.

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    Superego

    The part of the psyche that represents internalized moral standards and ideals.

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    Defense Mechanisms

    Unconscious processes that protect the ego from overwhelming anxiety.

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    Study Notes

    Instinct: What Motivates Human Behavior?

    • Energy is conserved; it can change form but not disappear.
    • Psychic energy comes from neurophysiological excitation.
    • The goal of human behavior is to reduce tension from accumulated energy.
    • Life instincts create and maintain life, and propagation.
    • Sex instincts are important for personality development; libido (wish/desire) is their energy source.
    • Death instincts involve destructive tendencies.

    Human Development Viewed Psychosexually

    • Adult personality is shaped by early childhood experiences.
    • Sexual energy (libido) develops through stages.
    • Psychosexual stages (oral, anal, phallic, genital) are rooted in instinctual processes.
    • Latency period (age 6-7 to puberty) isn't a stage, but a time of nonsexual activity.

    The Oral Stage (birth-to-18 months)

    • Infants rely on others for needs and get satisfaction from the mouth.

    The Anal Stage (18 months to 3 years)

    • Libidinal energy shifts to the anal region.
    • Children learn pleasurable sensations from bowel movements.

    The Phallic Stage (3 years to 5 years)

    • Libidinal interest shifts to genitals.
    • Exploration of the genitals happens.

    The Latency Period (5 years to 12 years)

    • A period of non-sexual activity.
    • Libido channeled to non-sexual interests: intellectual pursuits, sports, relationships.

    The Genital Stage (12 years-puberty)

    • Resurgence of sexual and aggressive impulses.
    • Physical and biological changes.
    • Awareness of the opposite sex increases.

    Types of Anxiety

    • Realistic Anxiety: Fear related to real external threats.
    • Neurotic Anxiety: Fear of uncontrolled id impulses.
    • Moral Anxiety: Fear of superego punishment.

    Ego Defense Mechanisms

    • Protect the ego from anxiety by distorting reality or blocking unacceptable impulses.
    • Unconscious processes involved. Examples include:
      • Repression
      • Projection
      • Displacement
      • Rationalization
      • Reaction formation
      • Regression
    • Sublimation is a healthy diversion of impulses.

    Coping Styles

    • Mechanisms for dealing with conflicts and anxiety.
    • Ego processes deal with conflicts between Id and Superego.

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    Explore the fundamental concepts of instinct and its impact on human behavior and personality development in this psychology quiz. Delve into psychosexual stages and the role of libido in shaping adult personality through early childhood experiences. Test your understanding of how energy dynamics influence human motivation.

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