Three Case Histories by Sigmund Freud - Test
  • 1. Three Case Histories by Sigmund Freud is a seminal work that showcases the pioneering psychoanalytic techniques developed by Freud in the early 20th century. This collection presents the detailed case studies of three individuals: Dora, the 'Wolfman', and a young boy known as 'Little Hans', each illustrating unique aspects of human psychology and the intricacies of the unconscious mind. In analyzing Dora's hysteria, Freud delves into themes of repression and sexual desire, highlighting how unresolved conflicts manifest as psychological symptoms. The case of the 'Wolfman' explores childhood traumas and their lasting impacts on adult behavior, particularly focusing on the significance of dreams in understanding repressed emotions. Meanwhile, Little Hans's phobia of horses serves as a case study in the development of fear and anxiety in children, illustrating Freud's theories on the Oedipus complex and the formative experiences that shape one's psyche. Together, these case histories not only provide insights into the therapeutic process but also lay the groundwork for much of modern psychology, demonstrating Freud's innovative approach to understanding the complexities of human behavior through the lens of deep psychological analysis.

    What was the name of the five-year-old boy with a horse phobia?
A) Young Karl
B) Young Ernst
C) Little Hans
D) Little Otto
  • 2. In 'Notes Upon a Case of Obsessional Neurosis', what animal did the Rat Man have obsessive fears about?
A) Dogs
B) Snakes
C) Spiders
D) Rats
  • 3. What was the real name of the patient known as the Rat Man?
A) Herbert Graf
B) Paul Lorenz
C) Ernst Lanzer
D) Ida Bauer
  • 4. What was Dora's real name?
A) Margarethe Csonka
B) Ida Bauer
C) Anna Freud
D) Bertha Pappenheim
  • 5. What age was Dora when her analysis with Freud began?
A) 18
B) 25
C) 16
D) 21
  • 6. What traumatic event involving Herr K. did Dora report to Freud?
A) A sexual advance
B) A physical assault
C) A public humiliation
D) A financial betrayal
  • 7. What psychological concept did Freud illustrate through Little Hans' fear of being bitten by a horse?
A) Death instinct
B) Castration anxiety
C) Repression
D) Penis envy
  • 8. What was the nature of the Rat Man's obsessive rituals?
A) Cleaning and washing
B) Preventing harm to loved ones
C) Counting and arranging
D) Religious devotion
  • 9. What was Dora's relationship to Herr K.?
A) Family friend
B) Uncle
C) Teacher
D) Doctor
  • 10. Why did Dora break off her treatment with Freud?
A) She was cured
B) She felt misunderstood
C) Freud terminated it
D) Her family objected
  • 11. What was the fundamental conflict in the Rat Man's case according to Freud?
A) Desire vs. morality
B) Love vs. hate for his mother
C) Reason vs. emotion
D) Love vs. hate for his father
  • 12. How did Freud interpret Little Hans' fear of white horses?
A) Symbolizing his father
B) Birth trauma
C) School anxiety
D) Fear of death
  • 13. What important technique did Freud use with the Rat Man?
A) Hypnosis
B) Medication
C) Free association
D) Dream analysis only
  • 14. What childhood dream is central to Freud's analysis of The Wolf Man?
A) Dream of horses falling down
B) Dream of white wolves in a tree
C) Dream of being chased by rats
D) Dream of a jewel box
  • 15. What was the real name of 'Little Hans'?
A) Sergei Pankejeff
B) Ernst Lanzer
C) Ida Bauer
D) Herbert Graf
  • 16. Which patient suffered from obsessive thoughts about rats and torture?
A) The Wolf Man
B) Little Hans
C) Dora
D) The Rat Man
  • 17. What was the primary technique Freud used in these case histories?
A) Drug therapy
B) Behavior modification
C) Psychoanalysis
D) Hypnosis
  • 18. What was the real name of 'The Wolf Man'?
A) Ida Bauer
B) Sergei Pankejeff
C) Herbert Graf
D) Ernst Lanzer
  • 19. Which case history was terminated prematurely by the patient?
A) Little Hans
B) Dora
C) The Rat Man
D) The Wolf Man
  • 20. What animal was Little Hans particularly afraid of?
A) Horses
B) Dogs
C) Rats
D) Wolves
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