Question 1

Which of the following best describes the psychodynamic perspective on personality?

Accepted Answer

A broad psychological perspective that focuses on unconscious energy dynamics within an individual.

Question 2

According to Freud, which component of personality operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification?

Accepted Answer

Id

Question 3

Which of the following is a basic assumption of the psychodynamic theory?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious conflicts and motives drive human behavior.

Question 4

Freud’s theory of personality centers on the tension and balance of how many components?

Accepted Answer

$$3$$

Question 5

Which component of Freud’s theory of personality is present at birth?

Accepted Answer

Id

Question 6

According to Freud, which component of personality represents moral consciousness that is learned from society?

Accepted Answer

Superego

Question 7

Which of the following components are at least partially unconscious according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

Id & Superego

Question 8

A student who forgets a traumatic car accident is most likely using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Repression

Question 9

Emily, a high-achieving student, has a huge crush on Jason, a boy in her class who has a reputation for being a 'bad influence.' After she acknowledges her feelings, she begins acting very rude toward him. What type of defense mechanism is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Reaction Formation

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about Freud’s Psychosexual Stage Theory?

Accepted Answer

Unresolved conflicts contribute to personality features later in life.

Question 11

During which psychosexual stage does the Oedipus/Electra complex form according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

Phallic Stage

Question 12

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Question 13

A child who is angry at their parent but yells at their sibling instead is demonstrating which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of Freud’s work?

Accepted Answer

His theory is the first comprehensive theory of personality.

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the use of regression as a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A teenager throws a temper tantrum when they don’t get their way.

Question 16

According to Freud, which stage is associated with toilet training as the major conflict?

Accepted Answer

Anal Stage

Question 17

Which of the following is a strength of Freud’s psychodynamic theory?

Accepted Answer

It introduced the first developmental theory and emphasized the importance of childhood.

Question 18

A person who refuses to accept a terminal health diagnosis is most likely using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Denial

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the superego according to Freud?

Accepted Answer

It represents internalized moral standards and societal rules.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of reaction formation?

Accepted Answer

A person who is angry at their boss acts overly friendly toward them.

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