Unraveling Sigmund Freud
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What is the purpose of anxiety?

The purpose of anxiety is to protect the ego from threats.

What are the three types of anxiety according to Freud?

The three types of anxiety are reality anxiety, neurotic anxiety, and moral anxiety.

What are the three parts of the personality according to Freud?

The three parts of the personality are the id, the ego, and the superego.

What are the two types of instincts according to Freud?

<p>The two types of instincts are life instincts (Eros) and death instincts (Thanatos).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?

<p>The stages of psychosexual development are oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of turning your eyes inward, according to Sigmund Freud?

<p>To learn about oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two key events in Freud's early life?

<p>The Cocaine Episode and finding the Sexual Basis of Neurosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Freud believe to be the cause of childhood neurosis?

<p>Childhood Sexual Abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of the personality according to Freud?

<p>The Id, The Ego, and The Superego</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?

<p>The Oral Stage, The Anal Stage, The Phallic Stage, The Latency Period, and The Genital Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Purpose of Anxiety

Anxiety serves as a protective mechanism for the ego, signaling potential threats.

Types of Anxiety

Reality anxiety arises from real-world threats, Neurotic anxiety stems from the fear of id impulses, and Moral anxiety comes from the conflict between the ego and superego.

Parts of the Personality

The id represents primal instincts, the ego mediates between the id and reality, and the superego represents morality and societal expectations.

Types of Instincts

Life instincts (Eros) drive survival and pleasure, while death instincts (Thanatos) represent aggression and the drive toward death.

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Stages of Psychosexual Development

These stages focus on different erogenous zones at different times, influencing personality development: Oral (mouth), Anal (potty training), Phallic (genitals), Latency (dormant desires), Genital (mature sexuality).

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Turning Inward

Turning inward, according to Freud, is a way to gain self-knowledge and understand one's inner experiences.

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Key Events in Freud's Early Life

The Cocaine Episode and the discovery of the Sexual Basis of Neurosis mark crucial events in Freud's early career.

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Cause of Childhood Neurosis

Freud attributed childhood neurosis to sexual abuse, believing it to have a profound impact on psychological development.

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Parts of the Personality

The Id, the Ego, and the Superego are the three parts of the personality according to Freud, each representing a distinct aspect of human behavior.

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Stages of Psychosexual Development

The Oral Stage, the Anal Stage, the Phallic Stage, the Latency Period, and the Genital Stage are the five stages of psychosexual development according to Freud, each focusing on a different erogenous zone and contributing to personality development.

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