Repression by Sigmund Freud

1. What is repression in Freudian psychology?

A) A form of conscious denial.
B) The direct expression of desires.
C) Voluntary forgetting of information.
D) The unconscious exclusion of painful thoughts.

2. According to Freud, what role does repression play in mental illness?

A) It helps in maintaining mental health.
B) It is a form of therapy.
C) It can lead to neurosis and symptoms.
D) It has no impact on mental illness.

3. What types of thoughts are typically repressed?

A) Natural instincts.
B) Daily trivial thoughts.
C) Anxiety-provoking and socially unacceptable thoughts.
D) Positive and happy memories.

4. What is considered a limitation of Freud's concept of repression?

A) It addresses all mental health issues.
B) It is too widely accepted.
C) Lack of empirical evidence.
D) It is too simplistic.

5. In Freud's theory, which aspect of personality deals with repression?

A) The id.
B) The superego.
C) The conscious mind.
D) The ego.

6. What happens when repressed feelings are not addressed according to Freud?

A) They transform into positive feelings.
B) They disappear over time.
C) They may cause emotional distress.
D) They strengthen relationships.

7. What is a common technique to uncover repressed memories?

A) Free association.
B) Meditation.
C) Hypnosis.
D) Physical exercise.

8. Freud's theory of repression is primarily associated with which of his works?

A) Beyond the Pleasure Principle.
B) Civilization and Its Discontents.
C) The Psychopathology of Everyday Life.
D) The Interpretation of Dreams.

9. Freud believed repression is essential for what?

A) Increasing happiness.
B) Maintaining psychological stability.
C) Pursuing knowledge.
D) Enhancing creativity.

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