Psychoanalysis Questions

The defense mechanism of __________ involves keeping unconscious impulses or wishes completely out of consciousness, whereas __________ involves not acknowledging the unconscious content at all.A. denial; reaction formationB. projection; repressionC. repression; denialD. reaction formation; repression

According to Adler, some people will __________, or react against, a perceived inferiority by behaving as if they were strong and powerful.A. move away fromB. integrateC. compensate forD. move towards

What is the main focus of object relations theory?A. Object relations theory focuses on understanding society.B. Object relations theory focuses on understanding individuals by examining how they think about other people.C. Object relations theory focuses on understanding the sexual objects of an individual's desire.D. Object relations theory focuses on understanding individuals by examining how they think about themselves.

Samantha is normally a very reserved person, who studies all of the time and keeps to herself. She went to a party one weekend, however, and danced all night. Jung would say this other side of Samantha is her __________.A. animaB. superegoC. shadowD. true self

What does it mean to say Freud's work was generative?A. It was generated based on empirical research.B. We still read about it across generations.C. It generated a lot of controversy.D. It generated a lot of scientific research.

When Senator Smith first took office, he was vocal in denouncing homosexuality and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Years later, he revealed he was gay. What defense mechanism might Senator Smith have been experiencing initially?A. repressionB. denialC. reaction formationD. projection

The id, ego, and superego make up the __________.A. preconsciousB. structural model of the mindC. topographical model of the mindD. unconscious

For Jung, the anima and animus is __________.A. our light and dark selvesB. the precursor to object relations theoryC. the other sex inside of ourselvesD. the same as Freud's conscious and unconscious

What was Freud's term for the treatment of hysteria?A. talking cureB. dream interpretationC. anal expulsiveD. defense mechanisms

What was the goal of psychodynamic and neo-analytic thinkers?A. The goal was to determine the best way to empirically measure all psychodynamic concepts.B. The goal was primarily to systematically collect as much data as possible to support their theories.C. The goal was to ask as many people as possible about their unconscious thinking to create a database of information.D. The goal was to develop large theoretical models that could explain a wide range of clinical observations.

Freud's version of a life force is the __________.A. animaB. idC. shadowD. libido

What is a primary difference between the psychodynamic theorists and the way personality psychology is conducted today?A. Psychodynamic thinkers collaborated more than researchers do today.B. Personality psychology today relies far more on empirical research.C. Personality psychology today relies only on self-reports.D. Personality psychology today relies much more on anecdotal evidence.

Adam really wants to go on a date with Cara, but is afraid that she doesn't like him. He exhibits defensive pessimism by telling himself __________.A. he won't be too upset if she says noB. he will be crushed if she turns him downC. that he doesn't really like her anywayD. he doesn't think she could refuse going out with him

Molly has a dream that she's being chased by a dog. Her therapist tells her that the dogs are a symbol of the fear she has about her upcoming college entrance exams. Being anxious about her entrance exams is, in psychodynamic terms, the dream's __________.A. acknowledged contentB. idealized contentC. manifest contentD. latent content

According to Freud, what occurs during the Oedipus complex?A. Sons become sexually attracted to their fathers and view their mothers as rivals.B. Sons become sexually attracted to their mothers and view their fathers as rivals.C. Brothers become sexually attracted to their sisters and view their parents as rivals.D. Daughters become sexually attracted to their fathers and view their mothers as rivals.

The unconscious mind is typically governed by the __________.A. conscious mindB. pleasure principleC. will to powerD. logic and reason

Horney developed a model of personality that focused on three techniques, including __________, or trying to find peace by avoiding others.A. moving againstB. moving awayC. moving inwardsD. moving towards

Which of the following defense mechanisms involves turning unconscious unacceptable desires into something constructive?A. repressionB. denialC. reaction formationD. sublimation

Ashley's therapist uses the psychodynamic approach. In her last session, her therapist asked her to simply talk about whatever comes to her mind. This psychodynamic technique is known as which of the following?A. free associationB. analytic thinkingC. motivated talkingD. projective conversation

According to Jung, your dark side is considered your __________.A. superegoB. shadowC. masculine sideD. ego