- 1. In his seminal work 'Inhibitions, Symptoms, and Anxiety', Sigmund Freud delves into the complex interplay between human emotions, psychological disturbances, and psychosomatic manifestations, examining how repressed thoughts and unresolved internal conflicts can lead to various forms of anxiety and inhibition. Freud theorizes that anxiety is not merely a response to external threats but often arises from deeper, subconscious fears related to unresolved childhood traumas or neuroses. He explores the mechanism of defense, particularly repression, whereby individuals suppress painful memories or unacceptable impulses, leading to the emergence of symptoms as a means of coping with their anxiety. These symptoms, which can manifest as phobias, obsessions, or even physical ailments, serve as a compromise formation in the psyche, illustrating the struggle between the conscious mind and the repressed unconscious drives. Freud's insights into the nature of anxiety suggest that understanding and addressing these inhibitions and symptoms through psychoanalysis can lead to significant therapeutic breakthroughs, allowing individuals to confront their fears and ultimately achieve a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Freud distinguishes between anxiety as a signal and anxiety as something else. What is the other form?
A) Existential anxiety
B) Chronic anxiety
C) Automatic anxiety
D) Psychotic anxiety
- 2. In Freud's revised theory, what is the function of signal anxiety?
A) To alert the ego to impending danger
B) To punish the superego
C) To discharge libidinal energy
D) To communicate with the id
- 3. According to Freud, what is an inhibition?
A) A restriction of ego functions
B) A type of phobia
C) A biological reflex
D) A complete blockage of mental processes
- 4. How does Freud define a symptom?
A) A substitute for an instinctual satisfaction
B) A purely physical manifestation
C) A random behavioral tic
D) A conscious coping mechanism
- 5. What role does repression play in symptom formation?
A) It only applies to phobias
B) It is the primary defense mechanism involved
C) It is irrelevant to symptom formation
D) It occurs after the symptom is formed
- 6. What is the 'first great anxiety-state' of infancy?
A) The fear of the dark
B) The fear of loud noises
C) The fear of strangers
D) The fear of loss of the object
- 7. In symptom formation, what is the 'return of the repressed'?
A) The id takes over the ego
B) The ego completely lifts a repression
C) The repressed impulse manifests in a distorted form
D) The patient remembers a traumatic event
- 8. According to Freud, what is the purpose of a phobic symptom?
A) To avoid the anxiety of a specific situation
B) To punish oneself for forbidden desires
C) To attract attention and care
D) To communicate a hidden message
- 9. Which structure of the psyche generates signal anxiety?
A) The conscious mind
B) The ego
C) The superego
D) The id
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