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

3. What types of thoughts are typically repressed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Freud believed repression is essential for what?

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

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