unit 4 Flashcards
the aggressive drive derives from the _____
thanatos
psychic determinism is the assumption that all mental & behavioral reactions are determined by:
earlier experiences & unconscious forces.
key function of the ego is to resolve conflicts between the ______ & the _____
id ; superego
perspective that includes the assumption that people are often unaware of the real motives behind their behavior is
psychoanalytic (aka/psychodynamic)
Freudian psychoanalyst might tell Jo his impulsive need for immediate gratification is due to his:
id
which of the following statements BEST describes the structure of personality as Freud saw it?
a) ego originates from superego
b) id mediates between superego & ego
c) ego mediates between the id & superego
d) id originates from the superego.
c) ego mediates between the id & superego
Freud’s initial research was:
a) hypnotism
b) consciousness
c) childhood sexual experiences
d) neurology
d) neurology
the _____ approach views behavior as driven by powerful inner forces & conflicts between biology & social constraints.
psychodynamic
the stimuli for instincts are:
a) external in origin
b) internal in origin
c) based in early childhood experiences
d) independent of bodily needs
b) internal
The _____ is said to be the executive of the personality
ego
Developed by Freud, this therapeutic technique is used for the exploration of unconscious motivations & conflicts.
psychoanalysis
Freud proposed the mind is like an iceberg. What makes up the biggest part of the iceberg?
the unconscious
ego constantly tries to compromise between the demands of: ___ & ___
id & superego
in Freud’s view, there was a continuing battle between 2 antagonistic parts of the personality, the ____, moderated by a 3rd aspect of the self.
superego
a psychopathic killer shows no remorse or sign of guilt following an attack on a public building. From Freud’s psychoanalytic perspective, this person has a/an:
underdeveloped conscience.
a Freudian defense mechanism is BEST described as an attempt by the:
a) ego to lessen anxiety by keeping conflicts out of awareness
b) id to avoid conflict by simply doing whatever comes naturally
c) superego to create guilt by reminding the person about morality
d) total personality to coordinate the actions of the id, ego, and superego.
a) ego to lessen anxiety by keeping conflicts out of awareness
which defense mechanism is correctly matched w/ its definition?
Reaction formation—unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities
Sublimation—unacceptable impulses are attributed to another person
Displacement—an unwanted feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one
Projection—unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites
Displacement—an unwanted feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one
Freud believed that humans were motivated by the ___ which is part of our _____ or instinct to survive.
libido ; eros
Randolph uses heroine. His sister confronts him and asks him, “Why are you destroying yourself with that junk?” Randolph replies that he uses the drug to relax and he is just having fun. His sister shakes her head and disagrees, and remembering her studies of Sigmund Freud believes that Randolph is really indulging in human’s Thanatos or one’s _____
death instincts
After a lecture that did not go well, Dr. Hoemann thinks, “I bet the students hated class today.” He tells himself this, rather than thinking, “I hated my lecture today,” due to:
projection
