Life Against Death by Norman O. Brown

1. Which psychological concept is central to Brown's argument?

A) Behaviorism.
B) Cognitive dissonance.
C) Repression.
D) Positive reinforcement.

2. Norman O. Brown draws heavily on the works of which psychologist?

A) Sigmund Freud.
B) B.F. Skinner.
C) Carl Jung.
D) Alfred Adler.

3. According to Brown, what is the relationship between love and death?

A) Love is a response to the fear of death.
B) Death enhances the value of love.
C) Love always leads to death.
D) Love is independent of death.

4. What does Brown assert about the unconscious mind?

A) It holds our repressed desires.
B) It solely affects our dreams.
C) It is a myth.
D) It is under complete control of reason.

5. In 'Life Against Death', how does Brown interpret human conflict?

A) As a necessary evolutionary step.
B) As a means of achieving peace.
C) As a result of external influences.
D) As a manifestation of internal struggles.

6. What does Brown identify as a societal consequence of the repression of instincts?

A) Enhanced creativity.
B) Greater public happiness.
C) Psychological distress.
D) Increased social cohesion.

7. What does Brown suggest about the role of dreams?

A) They predict the future.
B) They are purely random.
C) They reveal repressed desires.
D) They serve no purpose.

8. In 'Life Against Death', what does Brown associate with art?

A) A method to gain fame.
B) A means of confronting death.
C) A way to depict reality.
D) A channel for profit.

Created with That Quiz — the site for test creation and grading in math and other subjects.