Repression by Sigmund Freud

1. What is repression in Freudian psychology?

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

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

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

3. What types of thoughts are typically repressed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Freud believed repression is essential for what?

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

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