Understanding Repetition Compulsion

The video discusses Sigmund Freud's concept of repetition compulsion, where individuals repeat dysfunctional behavior patterns despite knowing better. It explains the pleasure principle and how some people move from one painful relationship to another. The video provides strategies to identify and break these patterns, using a spousal conflict example to illustrate the process. It emphasizes the discomfort of breaking these cycles but assures that change is possible with awareness and effort.

What is the term used by Sigmund Freud to describe the tendency to repeat dysfunctional behavior patterns?

• Identity Crisis

• Repetition Compulsion

• Cycle of Discord

• Pleasure Principle

According to Freud, what principle do humans initially operate on?

• Reality Principle

• Pain Principle

• Pleasure Principle

• Repetition Principle

What is the first step in dealing with repetition compulsion?

• Avoiding conflicts

• Becoming aware of your cycle of discord

• Changing your environment

• Ignoring the problem

What is a common feeling that might trigger conflicts in relationships?

• Feeling indifferent

• Feeling second rung

• Feeling included

• Feeling superior

What is a key challenge when trying to break the cycle of repetition compulsion?

• It feels easy

• It feels comfortable

• It feels natural

• It feels extremely uncomfortable

In the spousal example, what is the husband's initial approach to conflict?

• Wanting to resolve it quickly

• Avoiding the discussion

• Taking a long break

• Ignoring the issue

What advice is given to the husband in the spousal conflict example?

• Take a ten-minute break

• Engage immediately

• Ignore the conflict

• Discuss it the next day

What is the husband's reaction after trying the new approach to conflict?

• It was ineffective

• It was easy

• It was the hardest thing to do

• It made no difference

What is the ultimate goal of breaking the repetition compulsion?

• To maintain the status quo

• To change the habit and feel more comfortable

• To avoid all conflicts

• To ignore the cycle of discord

What does the husband feel during the ten-minute break?

• Happy

• Uncomfortable

• Relaxed

• Indifferent