Quiz on Freud's Psychoanalysis

Who founded the theory of psychoanalysis?

• Carl Jung

• Sigmund Freud

• Alfred Adler

• Erik Erikson

What are the three elements of human personality according to Freud?

• Conscious, subconscious, unconscious

• Id, ego, superego

• Mind, body, soul

• Thought, emotion, behavior

Where is the 'id' located according to Freud?

• Conscious mind

• Subconscious mind

• Unconscious mind

• Preconscious mind

What is a characteristic of a deviant superego?

• Successful socialization into a deviant moral code

• Strong adherence to societal norms

• Complete lack of moral values

• Overwhelming guilt for minor infractions

What might a person with a weak superego be described as?

• Empathetic and caring

• Egocentric and selfish

• Highly moral and ethical

• Socially withdrawn

What does the text suggest about the testing of Freud's concepts?

• They are easily tested

• They are impossible to test

• They are irrelevant to psychology

• They are universally proven

What is one implication of a deviant superego according to the text?

• Increased guilt for criminal acts

• No guilt for contemplating criminal acts

• Strong adherence to societal norms

• Complete rejection of criminal behavior

How does Freud's theory help in understanding criminal behavior?

• By ignoring childhood experiences.

• By focusing on adult life only.

• By paying attention to childhood experiences.

• By dismissing the role of the unconscious mind.

Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making?

• Limbic system

• Cerebellum

• Pre-frontal cortex

• Brainstem

What does Freud suggest about crime in the text?

• It is unrelated to the unconscious mind.

• It can be explained by abstract concepts like the unconscious mind.

• It is solely a result of conscious decisions.

• It is not influenced by childhood experiences.