Psychosexual Development Theory Quiz
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What is the main concern of the Ego according to Freud's theory?

  • Satisfying only the Superego
  • Balancing primitive drives, morals, and reality (correct)
  • Seeking pleasure without considering consequences
  • Strictly following the Reality Principle

    • Which function is NOT associated with the Ego in Freud's theory?

  • Direct access to the Id (correct)
  • Synthesis of information
  • Reality-testing
  • Defense mechanisms

    • What is the descending pattern of classification described in the text?

  • From largest most general groups to smallest most distinct groups (correct)
  • From vertebrates to Carnivora to canines
  • From smallest most distinct groups to largest most general groups
  • From mammals to vertebrates to Carnivora

    • What role does the Superego play in the psyche according to Freud?

    <p>Regulating the relationship between the Ego and the instinctual drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the Ego's relationship with the Id and Superego?

    <p>The Ego mediates among the Id, the Superego, and the external world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Linnaeus, why do individuals of the same species vary from each other?

    <p>Due to competition for resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do biologists classify whales and fish differently despite their similarity in appearance?

    <p>Due to different anatomical structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Freud mean by 'reality-testing' in relation to the Ego?

    <p>Utilizing cognitive functions to decipher what is real from what is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept Darwin discusses regarding the classification of species?

    <p>Common ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Freud describe the process of superego formation?

    <p>Prohibitions and restraints become internalized over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of evidence does Darwin use to support the unity of life on earth?

    <p>Homology of basic structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group does a dog belong to, based on the classification hierarchy discussed in the text?

    <p>Canines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage does the individual transition from a narcissistic pleasure-seeking child to a reality-oriented socialized adult?

    <p>Genital Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Phallic Stage, what complex involves a boy's development of fear of castration by the father?

    <p>Oedipus Complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the resolution of the Oedipus complex according to Freud's theory?

    <p>Identification with the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept involves the sublimation of Libido into activities like vocational planning and family preparation?

    <p>Sublimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage does a male infant experience jealousy towards the father and fear of castration?

    <p>Phallic Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evolves during the Genital Stage according to Freud's theory?

    <p>Group activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary fear associated with the Elektra complex?

    <p>Being castrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the latency period, how are a child's sexual impulses typically managed?

    <p>Repressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the transition from adolescence to adult life?

    <p>Gradual channeling of sexual impulse into object choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of resolving the Oedipus or Elektra Complex?

    <p>Repression of sexual impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do a child's sexual impulses decrease during the latency phase?

    <p>Resolution of Oedipus or Elektra Complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Superego develop during the latency period?

    <p>Becomes more organized and principled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling arises when there is a harmonious relation between the Ego and the individual?

    <p>Self-confidence and love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feeling emerges when tension exists between the Ego and the individual?

    <p>Fear of abandonment and not being loved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer involves derivatives of the incest situation, jealousy, rivalry, and hostility?

    <p>Oedipally-derived layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acquired in the layer related to parental standards, values, ideals, prohibition, and punishment?

    <p>Parental standards and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does 'Superego death' occur?

    <p>When the Superego becomes autonomous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mind includes material that can relatively easily become conscious?

    <p>Preconscious mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Freud's Theory

    • The main concern of the Ego is to balance the demands of the Id and Superego with the demands of reality.
    • The Ego is not associated with the function of punishment.
    • The descending pattern of classification is Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
    • The Superego plays a moral component in the psyche, incorporating the individual's sense of right and wrong.
    • The Ego mediates between the Id and Superego, seeking to balance their demands with the demands of reality.

    Biological Classification

    • According to Linnaeus, individuals of the same species vary from each other due to differences in environment and geographical location.
    • Biologists classify whales and fish differently despite their similarity in appearance because they belong to different phyla (Chordata and Pisces, respectively).

    Ego's Functions

    • 'Reality-testing' refers to the Ego's ability to distinguish between what is real and what is not.
    • The Ego's function is to balance the demands of the Id and Superego with the demands of reality.

    Darwin's Theory

    • The main concept Darwin discusses regarding the classification of species is the unity of life on earth.
    • Darwin uses fossil evidence, comparative anatomy, and biogeography to support the unity of life on earth.

    Superego Formation

    • The Superego develops during the latency period, as a result of internalizing parental standards, values, and ideals.

    Freud's Psychosexual Stages

    • The individual transitions from a narcissistic pleasure-seeking child to a reality-oriented socialized adult during the Genital Stage.
    • During the Phallic Stage, the Oedipus complex involves a boy's development of fear of castration by the father.
    • The resolution of the Oedipus complex is marked by the identification with the same-sex parent and the development of a sense of morality.
    • The Latency Stage involves the sublimation of Libido into activities like vocational planning and family preparation.
    • A male infant experiences jealousy towards the father and fear of castration during the Phallic Stage.
    • During the Genital Stage, a mature form of sexual expression evolves.
    • The primary fear associated with the Elektra complex is the fear of loss of love or rejection by the mother.
    • During the latency period, a child's sexual impulses are typically managed through repression and sublimation.
    • The transition from adolescence to adult life is characterized by the development of a sense of identity and autonomy.
    • The primary outcome of resolving the Oedipus or Elektra Complex is the development of a sense of morality and identity.

    Superego and Ego

    • A feeling of 'ego-strength' arises when there is a harmonious relation between the Ego and the individual.
    • A feeling of guilt or anxiety emerges when tension exists between the Ego and the individual.
    • The 'System Unconscious' layer involves derivatives of the incest situation, jealousy, rivalry, and hostility.
    • The 'System Preconscious' layer involves material that can relatively easily become conscious.
    • The 'System Conscious' layer involves material that is currently conscious.
    • The 'Superego' layer involves parental standards, values, ideals, prohibition, and punishment.
    • 'Superego death' occurs when the individual becomes aware of their own morality and values, and they are no longer controlled by the Superego.

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