- 1. The Life And Work Of Sigmund Freud by Ernest Jones is a comprehensive biography that delves into the intricate life and pioneering contributions of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. Written by Jones, a close associate and biographer of Freud, the book offers an intimate portrait of Freud's journey, exploring not only his groundbreaking theories of the human mind but also the personal and cultural contexts that shaped his ideas. The text reveals Freud's early life in Vienna, his education and professional struggles, and the development of his revolutionary concepts, such as the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the significance of dreams. Jones meticulously documents Freud's relationships with contemporaries, including his intellectual battles with his critics and his role in establishing psychoanalysis as a formal discipline. Furthermore, the biography addresses the controversies surrounding Freud's theories, as well as his legacy in psychology and beyond, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior and the origins of modern psychological thought.
What profession did Sigmund Freud initially train for?
A) Neurologist
B) Sociologist
C) Philosopher
D) Psychologist
- 2. In which city was Freud born?
A) Paris
B) Berlin
C) Freiberg
D) Vienna
- 3. What is the name of Freud's famous book published in 1899?
A) The Interpretation of Dreams
B) Beyond the Pleasure Principle
C) The Ego and the Id
D) Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality
- 4. Freud's model of the mind is divided into how many parts?
A) Three (Id, Ego, Superego)
B) Four
C) Two
D) Five
- 5. Freud considered dreams to be a form of what?
A) Wish fulfillment
B) Psychological distress
C) Problem-solving
D) Fantasy escape
- 6. What is the primary focus of Freud's theory?
A) Behavioral responses
B) Social influences
C) The unconscious mind
D) Cognitive processes
- 7. What aspect of human development did Freud extensively discuss?
A) Cognitive development
B) Social development
C) Psychosexual stages
D) Moral development
- 8. Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own undesirable feelings to others?
A) Rationalization
B) Displacement
C) Projection
D) Denial
A) London
B) Vienna
C) New York
D) Paris
- 10. What was the profession of Freud's father?
A) Merchant
B) Physician
C) Teacher
D) Lawyer
- 11. What was the title of Freud's work that discussed the death drive?
A) The Ego and the Id
B) The Future of an Illusion
C) Beyond the Pleasure Principle
D) The Interpretation of Dreams
- 12. How did Freud view religion?
A) As an illusion
B) As a philosophy
C) As a social construct
D) As a truth
- 13. What is the Oedipus complex?
A) Love for one's sibling
B) Fear of the dark
C) A child's feelings for the opposite-sex parent
D) Desire to punish the parents
- 14. Which method did Freud develop for treating psychological issues?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
C) Hypnotherapy
D) Behavioral Therapy
- 15. What approach did Freud take towards human sexuality?
A) Negligible
B) Ambiguous
C) Harmful
D) Central to personality development
- 16. What psychological concept describes the defense mechanism of pushing unacceptable thoughts from awareness?
A) Displacement
B) Projection
C) Sublimation
D) Repression
- 17. Freud's work was published during which intellectual movement?
A) Romanticism
B) Rationalism
C) Postmodernism
D) Modernism
- 18. Freud often used what technique to uncover repressed memories?
A) Hypnosis
B) Behavior modification
C) Free association
D) Dream journaling
- 19. Freud primarily practiced his work in which city?
A) Rome
B) Budapest
C) London
D) Vienna
- 20. Freud's theory is often criticized for being what?
A) Unscientific
B) Non-analytical
C) Overly practical
D) Biased towards behaviorism
- 21. Who wrote 'The Life and Work of Sigmund Freud'?
A) Anna Freud
B) William James
C) Ernest Jones
D) Carl Jung
- 22. What year did Freud publish 'The Interpretation of Dreams'?
A) 1900
B) 1925
C) 1895
D) 1910
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