The Freud Reader by Sigmund Freud
  • 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) Mediates between the Id and the Superego
B) Imposes morality
C) Acts on primitive desires
D) Creates conscious awareness
  • 2. What is a common defense mechanism according to Freud?
A) Conditioning
B) Repression
C) Reinforcement
D) Observation
  • 3. Freud believed dreams are a form of what?
A) Random brain activity
B) Wish fulfillment
C) Psychological testing
D) Biological function
  • 4. What is Freud's view on religion?
A) Inherently positive
B) A collective neurosis
C) Unrelated to psychology
D) A source of comfort
  • 5. In 'Civilization and Its Discontents', Freud discusses which topic?
A) Political theory
B) Spirituality
C) The conflict between individual and society
D) Economic theory
  • 6. Freud introduced which of the following concepts related to therapy?
A) Cognitive restructuring
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Rational emotive therapy
D) Free association
  • 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) Projection
B) Regresssion
C) Displacement
D) Repression
  • 9. Which structure of personality did Freud describe as the mediator between basic instincts and societal rules?
A) Ego
B) Collective unconscious
C) Id
D) Superego
  • 10. What is the name of the first stage in Freud's psychosexual development?
A) Latency stage
B) Oral stage
C) Anal stage
D) Phallic stage
  • 11. What is Freud's view on human nature?
A) Inherently driven by unfulfilled desires
B) Motivated by rational thought
C) Completely controlled by society
D) Primarily social in nature
  • 12. What term describes the sexual attraction a girl may feel to her father?
A) Psychoanalytic Phase
B) Electra Complex
C) Oedipus Complex
D) Libido Phase
  • 13. What therapy technique did Freud popularize?
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Gestalt therapy
C) Logotherapy
D) Psychoanalysis
  • 14. What term refers to Freud's concept of a patient's transfer of emotions onto the therapist?
A) Transference
B) Displacement
C) Projection
D) Countertransference
  • 15. What is the primary focus of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
A) Social learning theory
B) The behaviorist approach
C) The unconscious mind
D) Cognitive development
  • 16. In Freudian terms, what is neurosis?
A) Severe psychological disturbance
B) Physical ailment
C) Psychological distress without loss of reality
D) Healthy psychological state
  • 17. In what year was 'The Interpretation of Dreams' published?
A) 1910
B) 1895
C) 1900
D) 1923
  • 18. Who is known as the father of psychoanalysis?
A) Ivan Pavlov
B) Alfred Adler
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Carl Jung
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