Psychology Theories: Freud, Maslow, Erikson

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What was the primary method Freud used to gain insights from his patients?

Physical examinations

Medication prescriptions

Surveys and questionnaires

Talk therapy sessions (correct)

What was the goal of Freud's work with his patients during therapy?

To resolve their conflicts (correct)

To diagnose psychological disorders

To conduct personality assessments

To enhance their medication compliance

From where did Freud glean his insights about patients?

Family interviews

Published case studies

Educational seminars

Patient interactions during therapy (correct)

What can be inferred about the nature of Freud's therapy?

It emphasized open communication about feelings. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Freud's approach to understanding his patients?

He derived understanding from patient discussions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the virtue achieved when this stage is handled successfully?

Care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an accomplishment of this stage?

Establishing a sense of unity with a life partner Signup and view all the answers

What feeling is associated with successfully handling this stage?

Pride Signup and view all the answers

What development is emphasized regarding children during this stage?

Watching them grow into adults Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the essence of successful navigation of this stage?

Establishing pride in personal achievements Signup and view all the answers

How did Maslow describe the order of his hierarchy in 1987?

It is not nearly as rigid as previously implied. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'not nearly as rigid' imply about Maslow's hierarchy?

There may be exceptions to the hierarchy's order. Signup and view all the answers

What year did Maslow present a less rigid view of his hierarchy?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best reflects Maslow's earlier implications about his hierarchy?

The hierarchy has a set order that must be followed. Signup and view all the answers

What does Erikson believe motivates behaviors and actions?

Sense of competence Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of viewing Maslow's hierarchy as inflexible?

It may overlook individual differences in needs. Signup and view all the answers

In Erikson's theory, what is each stage primarily focused on?

Becoming competent in an area of life Signup and view all the answers

How does mastery in various stages relate to an individual's psychological growth according to Erikson?

It fosters ego strength Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of Erikson's stages of development?

Achieving material success Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of developing competence in Erikson's framework?

Strengthened ego Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant weakness of psychosocial theory?

The mechanisms for conflict resolution and stage transitions are poorly described. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement can be inferred about the psychosocial theory regarding developmental stages?

There is ambiguity in how individuals progress through the stages. Signup and view all the answers

Why might psychosocial theory be considered less robust than other developmental theories?

It lacks comprehensive explanations on conflict resolution. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of psychosocial theory requires further development according to criticism?

The detailed mechanisms for moving between stages. Signup and view all the answers

In which way could psychosocial theory be improved?

By providing a clearer description of the processes involved in conflict resolution. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Freud's Insights

Freud's insights were based on his patients' experiences in talk therapy sessions
He used these sessions to help patients resolve their conflicts

Maslow's Hierarchy

Maslow proposed that the order of his hierarchy of needs isn't as rigid as previously thought
This statement was made in 1987

Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Stages

Erikson's theory emphasizes the development of competence in different areas of life
Each stage focuses on achieving competence in a particular area
A sense of competence motivates behaviors and actions
When a stage is handled successfully, a virtue is achieved
The virtue achieved at the stage of care is care itself
Successfully navigating the stage of generativity provides a sense of fulfillment through accomplishments like raising children and nurturing relationships
Mastery leads to ego strength

Criticism of Psychosocial Theory

One criticism is the lack of detailed explanation for the mechanisms of resolving conflicts and transitioning between stages

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Explore key concepts in psychology through the insights of Freud, Maslow, and Erikson. Understand how each theorist approached human development and the implications of their theories in practical scenarios. This quiz delves into both the contributions and criticisms of these foundational theories.