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What was the primary method Freud used to gain insights from his patients?
What was the goal of Freud's work with his patients during therapy?
From where did Freud glean his insights about patients?
What can be inferred about the nature of Freud's therapy?
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Which of the following best describes Freud's approach to understanding his patients?
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What is the virtue achieved when this stage is handled successfully?
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Which of the following is considered an accomplishment of this stage?
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What feeling is associated with successfully handling this stage?
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What development is emphasized regarding children during this stage?
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Which of the following best captures the essence of successful navigation of this stage?
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How did Maslow describe the order of his hierarchy in 1987?
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What does the phrase 'not nearly as rigid' imply about Maslow's hierarchy?
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What year did Maslow present a less rigid view of his hierarchy?
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Which of the following best reflects Maslow's earlier implications about his hierarchy?
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What does Erikson believe motivates behaviors and actions?
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What is one potential consequence of viewing Maslow's hierarchy as inflexible?
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In Erikson's theory, what is each stage primarily focused on?
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How does mastery in various stages relate to an individual's psychological growth according to Erikson?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of Erikson's stages of development?
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What is the outcome of developing competence in Erikson's framework?
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What is a significant weakness of psychosocial theory?
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Which statement can be inferred about the psychosocial theory regarding developmental stages?
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Why might psychosocial theory be considered less robust than other developmental theories?
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What aspect of psychosocial theory requires further development according to criticism?
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In which way could psychosocial theory be improved?
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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.