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Which defense mechanism involves expressing negative feelings towards one person while directing them towards someone else?
Which defense mechanism involves denying the reality of an unpleasant situation?
What is the process of transforming one’s emotions into socially acceptable activities called?
Which mechanism involves recalling memories or emotions from a previous developmental stage?
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What defense mechanism is characterized by excessive reasoning to detach from emotions?
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Which defense mechanism involves blaming someone else for one's own negative feelings or actions?
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Which mechanism allows individuals to consciously avoid remembering unpleasant thoughts or impulses?
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The justification of behavior by providing a seemingly logical reason after an undesirable event is known as what?
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What is the main purpose of psychoanalysis according to Freud?
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Which of the following best describes Freud's view on personality development?
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At what age range does the oral stage of Freud's psychosexual development occur?
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What characterizes the latency stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory?
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What term did Freud coin to describe his method of treating mental disorders?
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As per Freud, what physiological aspect is most associated with the anal stage?
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Freud's contributions to psychology were primarily characterized by which of the following?
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Which stage follows the phallic stage in Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
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What does the continuity hypothesis suggest about dreams?
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Which aspect of personal development is emphasized in the content regarding dreams?
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Which psychologist is primarily associated with the ideas discussed in the content?
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According to the continuity hypothesis, what is a potential purpose of dreams?
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What should people understand to appreciate the theories related to dreams and personalities?
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What role did Anna Freud play in psychological theories?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the theories discussed?
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What is a key understanding about the integration of dreams into people's lives?
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During which stage does a child begin to experience pleasure associated with their genitalia?
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What phenomenon leads a girl to view her mother as a competitor during the Electra Complex?
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What does the libido focus on during the Anal Stage?
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What key aspect develops during the phallic stage according to Freudian theory?
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What age range does the Latency Stage cover?
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In which stage does the libido become dormant?
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What is the primary focus of pleasure for a newborn in the Oral Stage?
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What occurs during the Genital Stage of development?
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What does the manifest content of a dream refer to?
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According to Freud, what role do dreams play in understanding consciousness?
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What is a key feature of the Activation-Synthesis Dream Theory?
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In terms of dream theories, what does the Self-Organization Dream Theory emphasize?
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Which theory suggests that dreaming might aid in creativity and problem-solving?
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What is the role of the amygdala and hippocampus in the Activation-Synthesis Dream Theory?
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How does Freud differentiate between the manifest and latent content of dreams?
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Which aspect of dream analysis is highlighted in the Creativity and Problem-Solving Dream Theory?
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Study Notes
Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis
- Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) founded psychoanalysis, significantly shaping 20th-century psychology.
- Born in Freiberg, Moravia, he later moved to Vienna for his education and career, ultimately passing away in London.
- Freud's work revolves around the relationship between the unconscious and conscious mind, emphasizing the importance of both in mental health treatment.
Psychosexual Stages of Development
- Freud proposed five psychosexual stages of childhood development:
- Oral Stage (Birth to 1 year): Pleasure centers on oral activities, such as sucking and biting.
- Anal Stage (1 to 3 years): Pleasure derives from controlling bowel movements; toilet training is significant.
- Phallic Stage (3 to 6 years): Focus shifts to genitalia, with the development of gender identity.
- Latency Stage (6 years to puberty): Sexual impulses are repressed; children engage in social and intellectual pursuits.
- Genital Stage (Puberty to adulthood): Mature sexual intimacy and relationships develop.
Oedipus and Electra Complex
- Oedipus Complex: In the phallic stage, boys experience attraction to their mothers and rivalry toward their fathers, which can result in castration anxiety.
- Electra Complex: Girls develop attraction to their fathers, experiencing ‘penis envy,’ leading to the adoption of traditional female roles influenced by their mothers.
Defense Mechanisms
- Freud identified various defense mechanisms that help manage anxiety:
- Denial: Refusing to accept reality.
- Repression: Blocking unpleasant feelings from consciousness.
- Suppression: Consciously avoiding distressing thoughts.
- Sublimation: Redirecting negative emotions into socially acceptable actions.
- Projection: Attributing one’s undesirable thoughts to others.
- Intellectualization: Analyzing painful events to disconnect from emotional experience.
- Rationalization: Creating excuses to justify behavior.
- Regression: Reverting to earlier developmental stages when facing stress.
- Reaction Formation: Acting in a manner opposite to one's true feelings.
Dream Analysis
- Freud considered dreams a pathway to understanding the unconscious mind.
- Manifest Content: The actual storyline and imagery of the dream.
- Latent Content: The hidden symbolic meanings underlying the dream.
Other Dream Theories
- Activation-Synthesis Theory: Proposes that dreams result from brain activation during REM sleep, without coherent narratives.
- Self-Organization Theory: Suggests that dreams help in processing and consolidating daily experiences.
- Creativity and Problem-Solving Theory: Dreams provide a platform for solving issues in a less constrained manner.
- Continuity Hypothesis: Dreams mirror real-life experiences and emotions.
Conclusion
- Freud's theories encompass personality development, defense mechanisms, and dream analysis, influencing modern psychology significantly.
- Understanding these concepts aids in self-awareness and recognizing the roots of behaviors and emotions stemming from unconscious influences.
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