WorksheetsPsychoanalytic Theory of Personality Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 13mins
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?
ID
Ego
Superego
None of the above
Which part of the personality represents the conscience and the moral part of us?
ID
Ego
Superego
None of the above
What is the role of the ego in the personality according to Freud's theory?
Maintains balance between impulses and conscience
Seeks immediate gratification
Represents the conscience
None of the above
What principle guides the ID towards immediate gratification?
Conscience Principle
None of the above
Reality Principle
Pleasure Principle
Which part of the personality is based on the reality principle and negotiates between the desires of the ID and the limitations of the environment?
Ego
ID
None of the above
Superego
What are defense mechanisms used for in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
None of the above
•They help the mind cope with uncomfortable or traumatic situations or emotions
To help the body with being tired
To enhance pleasure
How is the superego represented in images ?
Devil sitting on someone's shoulder
Pigeon sitting on someone's shoulder
Angel sitting on someone's shoulder
Parrot sitting on someone's shoulder
What is the main function of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?
To get basic needs met
To maintain balance between impulses and conscience
To represent the conscience
None of the above
Which of those when threatened leads us to use defense mechanisms?
ID
Ego
Superego
What happens if the ego fails to use the reality principle according to Freud's theory?
The superego takes over
None of the above
Immediate gratification is achieved
Unconscious defense mechanisms are employed
What is the role of the superego in the personality according to Freud's theory?
None of the above
Represents the conscience and moral part of us
Seeks immediate gratification
Maintains balance between impulses and conscience
According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, what is the main function of the ego in the personality?
Seeks immediate gratification
Maintains balance between impulses and conscience
Represents the conscience
None of the above
What is the primary role of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?
To maintain balance between impulses and conscience
To represent the conscience
To get basic needs met
None of the above
According to Freud's theory, what part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?
Superego
Ego
ID
None of the above
Which defense mechanism involves keeping information out of conscious awareness?
Projection
Repression
Sublimation
Which defense mechanism involves taking out frustrations on people or objects that are less threatening?
Displacement
Denial
Rationalization
Regression
Maria has been told by her doctor that she needs to cut back on sugar due to health concerns, but she continues eating sweets, saying, "The doctor is just overreacting. I feel perfectly fine." Which defense mechanism is Maria using?
Sublimation
Projection
Rationalization
Denial
Ethan often feels insecure about his own abilities at work, but he frequently says, "My coworkers are so unmotivated and incompetent. They can’t handle anything properly." Which defense mechanism is Ethan using?
Projection
Displacement
Denial
Rationalization
Sophie didn’t get the promotion she wanted at work. She tells her friends, "I didn’t want that promotion anyway—it would’ve been way too much stress and responsibility." Which defense mechanism is Sophie using?
Repression
Projection
Rationalization
Denial
