Repression by Sigmund Freud

1. What is repression in Freudian psychology?

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

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

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

3. What types of thoughts are typically repressed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Freud believed repression is essential for what?

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

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