Freud's Iceberg Model

What influenced Freud's perspective on the constant internal battle between good and bad?

• His scientific training

• His political views

• His economic background

• His religious upbringing

According to Freud, what does the conscious mind primarily deal with?

• Dreams and deep desires

• Day-to-day thoughts and perceptions

• Long-term memories

• Inherited instincts

What does Freud's Iceberg model suggest about understanding new ideas?

• They are always rejected if they contradict past teachings

• They are irrelevant to our psychological makeup

• They must align with pre-existing beliefs to be accepted

• They are quickly integrated without resistance

What is the primary focus of Freud's discussion on the conscious mind?

• Understanding and modifying unconscious beliefs

• Navigating through daily tasks and thoughts

• Analyzing dreams and their meanings

• Repressing memories from the pre-conscious

Freud suggests our past experiences (a)   our current perceptions.

• have no significant impact
• modify our genetic makeup
• shape our fears and anxieties
• determine our physical health

What role does the pre-conscious mind play according to Freud?

• It stores inaccessible memories

• It handles all our cognitive functions

• It links memories with current experiences

• It is inactive and serves no purpose

Match the following descriptions of the impact of memories on decisions with the correct perspective according to Freud.

• Describes a perspective where memories have no connection to decision-making

• Memories have a minimal impact

• Describes Freud's view on how memories influence our decisions

• Memories are unrelated to our decisions

• Describes an overly optimistic view on the role of memories in decision-making

• Memories are always helpful

• Describes a perspective where memories do not play a significant role in decision-making

• Memories can either help or hinder us based on their nature

What can trigger violent reactions according to Freud's theory of the unconscious mind?

• A challenge to deeply held irrational beliefs

• A casual conversation about the weather

• Listening to music

• A discussion on scientific facts

What does Freud imply about the unconscious mind's influence on our actions?

• It has a minor influence

• It controls all our actions

• It is only active during sleep

• It influences actions we are unaware of

According to Freud, shameful experiences in early life (a)   us later.

• have no lasting impact
• lead to a stronger sense of self
• cause us to react defensively in si
• make us more open to criticism