Inhibitions, Symptoms, and Anxiety by Sigmund Freud
- 1. In his seminal work 'Inhibitions, Symptoms, and Anxiety', Sigmund Freud delves into the complex interplay between human emotions, psychological disturbances, and psychosomatic manifestations, examining how repressed thoughts and unresolved internal conflicts can lead to various forms of anxiety and inhibition. Freud theorizes that anxiety is not merely a response to external threats but often arises from deeper, subconscious fears related to unresolved childhood traumas or neuroses. He explores the mechanism of defense, particularly repression, whereby individuals suppress painful memories or unacceptable impulses, leading to the emergence of symptoms as a means of coping with their anxiety. These symptoms, which can manifest as phobias, obsessions, or even physical ailments, serve as a compromise formation in the psyche, illustrating the struggle between the conscious mind and the repressed unconscious drives. Freud's insights into the nature of anxiety suggest that understanding and addressing these inhibitions and symptoms through psychoanalysis can lead to significant therapeutic breakthroughs, allowing individuals to confront their fears and ultimately achieve a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Freud distinguishes between anxiety as a signal and anxiety as something else. What is the other form?
A) Existential anxiety
B) Psychotic anxiety
C) Automatic anxiety
D) Chronic anxiety
- 2. In Freud's revised theory, what is the function of signal anxiety?
A) To discharge libidinal energy
B) To punish the superego
C) To alert the ego to impending danger
D) To communicate with the id
- 3. According to Freud, what is an inhibition?
A) A restriction of ego functions
B) A type of phobia
C) A complete blockage of mental processes
D) A biological reflex
- 4. How does Freud define a symptom?
A) A conscious coping mechanism
B) A purely physical manifestation
C) A random behavioral tic
D) A substitute for an instinctual satisfaction
- 5. What role does repression play in symptom formation?
A) It only applies to phobias
B) It occurs after the symptom is formed
C) It is irrelevant to symptom formation
D) It is the primary defense mechanism involved
- 6. What is the 'first great anxiety-state' of infancy?
A) The fear of strangers
B) The fear of loud noises
C) The fear of loss of the object
D) The fear of the dark
- 7. In symptom formation, what is the 'return of the repressed'?
A) The patient remembers a traumatic event
B) The ego completely lifts a repression
C) The id takes over the ego
D) The repressed impulse manifests in a distorted form
- 8. According to Freud, what is the purpose of a phobic symptom?
A) To attract attention and care
B) To punish oneself for forbidden desires
C) To communicate a hidden message
D) To avoid the anxiety of a specific situation
- 9. Which structure of the psyche generates signal anxiety?
A) The conscious mind
B) The ego
C) The id
D) The superego
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