Freudian Paychology Flashcards
What is the primary focus of Freudian psychology?
The primary focus of Freudian psychology is the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.
True or False: Freud believed that human behavior is primarily driven by instinctual drives.
True
Fill in the blank: According to Freud, the three components of personality are the id, ego, and _____.
superego
What does the id represent in Freud’s theory?
The id represents the primal, instinctual part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of Freud’s stages of psychosexual development? A) Oral B) Anal C) Social D) Phallic
C) Social
What is the main conflict during the Oedipal stage of development?
The main conflict is the child’s feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
True or False: Freud’s theory suggests that unresolved conflicts during any psychosexual stage can lead to fixation.
True
What is the role of the ego according to Freudian psychology?
The ego acts as the mediator between the id and the superego, balancing desires with reality.
Multiple Choice: Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others? A) Projection B) Repression C) Denial D) Rationalization
A) Projection
What is the purpose of defense mechanisms in Freud’s theory?
Defense mechanisms protect the individual from anxiety and the painful feelings associated with unacceptable thoughts.
Fill in the blank: Freud’s method of therapy, which involves talking through one’s thoughts and feelings, is known as _____.
psychoanalysis
What did Freud mean by ‘transference’ in therapy?
Transference is the phenomenon where patients project feelings about important people in their lives onto the therapist.
True or False: According to Freud, dreams are a reflection of our unconscious desires.
True
What is the significance of the ‘slips of the tongue’ in Freudian psychology?
Slips of the tongue, or parapraxes, are believed to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of the superego? A) Instinctual drives B) Moral standards C) Reality principle D) Pleasure principle
B) Moral standards
What is the term for the fear of losing control over one’s impulses in Freud’s theory?
Anxiety
Fill in the blank: Freud proposed that the resolution of the Oedipus complex leads to the development of the _____.
superego
True or False: Freud’s theories have been universally accepted by modern psychologists.
False
What is the main critique of Freud’s theories?
The main critique is that his theories lack empirical evidence and are based on subjective interpretations.
What does the term ‘libido’ refer to in Freudian psychology?
Libido refers to the sexual drive or desire that motivates human behavior.
