- 1. The Freud Reader is a comprehensive anthology that gathers a selection of Sigmund Freud's most influential and significant writings, curated to illuminate the depth and breadth of his psychoanalytic theory and practice. Published as an accessible entry point into Freud's vast oeuvre, this collection presents key texts that delve into the foundational concepts of psychoanalysis, including the structures of the mind, the dynamics of the unconscious, and the complexities of human behavior and motivation. It encompasses a range of topics, from dream interpretation and the analysis of neuroses to the intricacies of sexuality and the role of repression in psychological development. The Reader highlights Freud's pioneering ideas, such as the Oedipus complex and the significance of childhood experiences, while also illustrating the evolution of his thought throughout his career. This anthology serves not only as an important educational resource for students and scholars of psychology and literature but also as a compelling invitation for general readers to engage with the profound ideas that have shaped modern understandings of the human psyche.
What does the Ego primarily do?
A) Acts on primitive desires
B) Creates conscious awareness
C) Imposes morality
D) Mediates between the Id and the Superego
- 2. What is a common defense mechanism according to Freud?
A) Repression
B) Observation
C) Reinforcement
D) Conditioning
- 3. Freud believed dreams are a form of what?
A) Wish fulfillment
B) Random brain activity
C) Psychological testing
D) Biological function
- 4. What is Freud's view on religion?
A) Inherently positive
B) A source of comfort
C) Unrelated to psychology
D) A collective neurosis
- 5. In 'Civilization and Its Discontents', Freud discusses which topic?
A) The conflict between individual and society
B) Spirituality
C) Economic theory
D) Political theory
- 6. Freud introduced which of the following concepts related to therapy?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Rational emotive therapy
C) Free association
D) Cognitive restructuring
- 7. What is the focus of the 'Psychoanalytical Society' founded by Freud?
A) Behavior modification
B) Cognitive therapy
C) Philosophical debate
D) Psychoanalysis and research
- 8. What term describes a defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable feelings to others?
A) Repression
B) Displacement
C) Regresssion
D) Projection
- 9. Which structure of personality did Freud describe as the mediator between basic instincts and societal rules?
A) Id
B) Ego
C) Collective unconscious
D) Superego
- 10. What is the name of the first stage in Freud's psychosexual development?
A) Oral stage
B) Latency stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Anal stage
- 11. What is Freud's view on human nature?
A) Primarily social in nature
B) Motivated by rational thought
C) Inherently driven by unfulfilled desires
D) Completely controlled by society
- 12. What term describes the sexual attraction a girl may feel to her father?
A) Psychoanalytic Phase
B) Libido Phase
C) Oedipus Complex
D) Electra Complex
- 13. What therapy technique did Freud popularize?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Gestalt therapy
C) Behavioral therapy
D) Logotherapy
- 14. What term refers to Freud's concept of a patient's transfer of emotions onto the therapist?
A) Projection
B) Displacement
C) Transference
D) Countertransference
- 15. What is the primary focus of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
A) Social learning theory
B) The unconscious mind
C) The behaviorist approach
D) Cognitive development
- 16. In Freudian terms, what is neurosis?
A) Healthy psychological state
B) Psychological distress without loss of reality
C) Physical ailment
D) Severe psychological disturbance
- 17. In what year was 'The Interpretation of Dreams' published?
A) 1895
B) 1910
C) 1900
D) 1923
- 18. Who is known as the father of psychoanalysis?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) Carl Jung
D) Alfred Adler
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