#1
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalytic theory?
Sigmund Freud
ExplanationSigmund Freud is the pioneer of psychoanalytic theory.
#2
According to psychoanalytic theory, what is the purpose of defense mechanisms?
To protect the ego from anxiety
ExplanationDefense mechanisms safeguard the ego from anxiety.
#3
Which of the following is NOT one of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?
Oedipal
ExplanationOedipal is not one of Freud's psychosexual stages.
#4
Which defense mechanism involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities?
Sublimation
ExplanationSublimation redirects unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions.
#5
Which defense mechanism involves returning to an earlier stage of development?
Regression
ExplanationRegression is reverting to an earlier stage of development.
#6
In psychoanalytic theory, what is the purpose of the id?
To seek pleasure and avoid pain
ExplanationThe id seeks pleasure and avoids pain.
#7
According to Freud, what is the primary purpose of dreams?
To fulfill wishes and desires
ExplanationDreams primarily fulfill wishes and desires, according to Freud.
#8
Which defense mechanism involves creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior?
Rationalization
ExplanationRationalization creates excuses to justify unacceptable behavior.
#9
According to Freud, what is the term for the reservoir of psychic energy that drives behavior?
Libido
ExplanationLibido is the psychic energy driving behavior.
#10
What defense mechanism involves attributing one's own undesirable traits to others?
Projection
ExplanationProjection attributes one's undesirable traits to others.
#11
Which defense mechanism involves attributing exaggerated positive qualities to oneself?
Reaction formation
ExplanationReaction formation attributes exaggerated positive qualities to oneself.
#12
Which psychoanalytic concept involves a person shifting feelings or desires from the original object to a substitute target?
Displacement
ExplanationDisplacement shifts feelings or desires from one target to another.