19 Questions
What is the main characteristic of the latent stage according to the passage?
The sexual energy is repressed or dormant.
What is the primary purpose of the preconscious level of awareness according to the passage?
To control the information that enters the conscious mind.
Which of the following is an example of a Freudian slip provided in the passage?
A man accidentally uses a former girlfriend's name when referring to his current girlfriend.
According to the passage, what is the primary function of the unconscious mind?
To be the source of human behavior and a reservoir for thoughts and memories.
What is the main purpose of the genital stage according to the passage?
To seek ways of satisfying sexual impulses in dyadic relationships.
According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development, which stage is focused on the child's pleasure around the anus?
Anal stage
Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages in Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development?
Genital stage
During which stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory does the child derive pleasure from their genitalia?
Phallic stage
What is the primary focus of pleasure and satisfaction during the oral stage of Freud's psychosexual development theory?
The mouth
Which defense mechanism involves subconsciously blocking out undesirable ideas or impulses?
Repression
A child who resorts to bedwetting or thumb-sucking during periods of stress is exhibiting which defense mechanism?
Regression
If a man acts overly aggressive to conceal his insecurities about masculinity, which defense mechanism is he employing?
Reaction formation
A woman who extols the virtues of abstinence despite having a substance use disorder is an example of which defense mechanism?
Reaction formation
Which defense mechanism involves recalling a traumatic event without experiencing the associated emotions?
Isolation
In the context of defense mechanisms, which one involves avoiding experiencing emotions by reverting disturbing impulses through contrary actions?
Undoing
When unwanted feelings are displaced onto another person, appearing as a threat from the external world, which defense mechanism is being described?
Projection
Which defense mechanism is characterized by the unconscious adoption of thoughts or personality traits of others?
Introjection
In the scenario where a person consciously takes a community advocacy role supporting equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals despite subconsciously believing they are abnormal, which defense mechanism is at play?
Introjection
When a person becomes their own substitute target for hatred, anger, and aggression, which defense mechanism is being referred to?
Turning against one's own
Explore the psychoanalytic model as introduced by Sigmund Freud in the context of nursing practice. Understand how unconscious forces and conflicts influence behavior and their relevance to patient care.
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