Question 1

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which structure of personality operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of instincts?

Accepted Answer

Id

Question 2

A person who is extremely perfectionistic, orderly, and controlling may be fixated at which psychosexual stage, according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

Anal stage

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the function of the ego in Freud's model of personality?

Accepted Answer

It mediates between the id, superego, and reality using the reality principle.

Question 4

During which psychosexual stage does Freud propose that children experience the Oedipus complex?

Accepted Answer

Phallic stage

Question 5

A university student finds themselves torn between studying for an exam (which they know is the right thing to do) and going out with friends (which they really want to do). According to Freud, which two structures of personality are in conflict?

Accepted Answer

Id and Superego

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

It provides a comprehensive explanation of adult personality.

Question 7

According to Freud, what is the main developmental task of the oral stage?

Accepted Answer

Weaning from breast or bottle

Question 8

A person who is argumentative and stubborn as an adult may be displaying fixation at which stage?

Accepted Answer

Anal stage (anal-aggressive type)

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of the unconscious in Freud’s theory?

Accepted Answer

A repressed childhood trauma influencing adult behavior

Question 10

In Freud’s iceberg metaphor of the mind, which part is mostly submerged and represents the largest influence on behavior?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious

Question 11

Which of the following is a real-world example of the superego in action?

Accepted Answer

Choosing not to cheat on a test because you believe it is morally wrong

Question 12

According to Freud, what is the primary focus of the latency stage?

Accepted Answer

Channeling libido into non-sexual activities

Question 13

A child who becomes overly dependent on others and seeks oral stimulation as an adult may have experienced fixation at which stage?

Accepted Answer

Oral stage

Question 14

Which of the following best describes Freud’s concept of 'instincts' in personality development?

Accepted Answer

Mental representations of internal stimuli that drive behavior

Question 15

Which of the following is a criticism of Freud’s theory from a feminist perspective?

Accepted Answer

It is male-centered and does not adequately address female development.

Question 16

A person who is boastful, vain, and overly ambitious as an adult may be fixated at which psychosexual stage?

Accepted Answer

Phallic stage

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the reality principle in Freud’s theory?

Accepted Answer

An adult deciding to wait until payday to buy something they want

Question 18

According to Freud, which instinct is associated with aggression and destructive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Thanatos (death instinct)

Question 19

Which of the following is a major limitation of Freud’s psychosexual stages when applied to lifespan development?

Accepted Answer

It ends at puberty and does not account for adult development.

Question 20

A child who resolves the developmental task of the genital stage is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Establish healthy intimate relationships and demonstrate responsibility

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