Repression by Sigmund Freud

1. What is repression in Freudian psychology?

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

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) Positive and happy memories.
B) Natural instincts.
C) Daily trivial thoughts.
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) Lack of empirical evidence.
D) It is too widely accepted.

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

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

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 transform into positive feelings.
D) They strengthen relationships.

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

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

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

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