- 1. The Life And Work Of Sigmund Freud by Ernest Jones is a comprehensive biography that delves into the intricate life and pioneering contributions of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. Written by Jones, a close associate and biographer of Freud, the book offers an intimate portrait of Freud's journey, exploring not only his groundbreaking theories of the human mind but also the personal and cultural contexts that shaped his ideas. The text reveals Freud's early life in Vienna, his education and professional struggles, and the development of his revolutionary concepts, such as the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and the significance of dreams. Jones meticulously documents Freud's relationships with contemporaries, including his intellectual battles with his critics and his role in establishing psychoanalysis as a formal discipline. Furthermore, the biography addresses the controversies surrounding Freud's theories, as well as his legacy in psychology and beyond, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior and the origins of modern psychological thought.
What profession did Sigmund Freud initially train for?
A) Sociologist
B) Philosopher
C) Psychologist
D) Neurologist
- 2. In which city was Freud born?
A) Paris
B) Freiberg
C) Vienna
D) Berlin
- 3. What is the name of Freud's famous book published in 1899?
A) The Ego and the Id
B) Beyond the Pleasure Principle
C) Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality
D) The Interpretation of Dreams
- 4. Freud's model of the mind is divided into how many parts?
A) Two
B) Three (Id, Ego, Superego)
C) Five
D) Four
- 5. Freud considered dreams to be a form of what?
A) Psychological distress
B) Problem-solving
C) Wish fulfillment
D) Fantasy escape
- 6. What is the primary focus of Freud's theory?
A) Behavioral responses
B) The unconscious mind
C) Cognitive processes
D) Social influences
- 7. What aspect of human development did Freud extensively discuss?
A) Social development
B) Psychosexual stages
C) Cognitive development
D) Moral development
- 8. Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own undesirable feelings to others?
A) Projection
B) Displacement
C) Rationalization
D) Denial
A) Paris
B) New York
C) London
D) Vienna
- 10. What was the profession of Freud's father?
A) Physician
B) Teacher
C) Lawyer
D) Merchant
- 11. What was the title of Freud's work that discussed the death drive?
A) The Ego and the Id
B) Beyond the Pleasure Principle
C) The Interpretation of Dreams
D) The Future of an Illusion
- 12. How did Freud view religion?
A) As a philosophy
B) As a truth
C) As an illusion
D) As a social construct
- 13. What is the Oedipus complex?
A) Desire to punish the parents
B) Fear of the dark
C) Love for one's sibling
D) A child's feelings for the opposite-sex parent
- 14. Which method did Freud develop for treating psychological issues?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Psychoanalysis
C) Hypnotherapy
D) Behavioral Therapy
- 15. What approach did Freud take towards human sexuality?
A) Negligible
B) Central to personality development
C) Harmful
D) Ambiguous
- 16. What psychological concept describes the defense mechanism of pushing unacceptable thoughts from awareness?
A) Projection
B) Displacement
C) Repression
D) Sublimation
- 17. Freud's work was published during which intellectual movement?
A) Modernism
B) Postmodernism
C) Romanticism
D) Rationalism
- 18. Freud often used what technique to uncover repressed memories?
A) Behavior modification
B) Free association
C) Hypnosis
D) Dream journaling
- 19. Freud primarily practiced his work in which city?
A) Budapest
B) Rome
C) Vienna
D) London
- 20. Freud's theory is often criticized for being what?
A) Overly practical
B) Non-analytical
C) Unscientific
D) Biased towards behaviorism
- 21. Who wrote 'The Life and Work of Sigmund Freud'?
A) Ernest Jones
B) Anna Freud
C) Carl Jung
D) William James
- 22. What year did Freud publish 'The Interpretation of Dreams'?
A) 1895
B) 1900
C) 1910
D) 1925
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