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Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?

a)

ID

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

d)

None of the above

2.

Which part of the personality represents the conscience and the moral part of us?

a)

ID

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

d)

None of the above

3.

What is the role of the ego in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

b)

Seeks immediate gratification

c)

Represents the conscience

d)

None of the above

4.

What principle guides the ID towards immediate gratification?

a)

Conscience Principle

b)

None of the above

c)

Reality Principle

d)

Pleasure Principle

5.

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?

a)

Ego

b)

ID

c)

None of the above

d)

Superego

6.

What are defense mechanisms used for in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

a)

None of the above

b)

•They help the mind cope with uncomfortable or traumatic situations or emotions

c)

To help the body with being tired

d)

To enhance pleasure

7.

How is the superego represented in images ?

a)

Devil sitting on someone's shoulder

b)

Pigeon sitting on someone's shoulder

c)

Angel sitting on someone's shoulder

d)

Parrot sitting on someone's shoulder

8.

What is the main function of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

To get basic needs met

b)

To maintain balance between impulses and conscience

c)

To represent the conscience

d)

None of the above

9.

Which of those when threatened leads us to use defense mechanisms?

a)

ID

b)

Ego

c)

Superego

10.

What happens if the ego fails to use the reality principle according to Freud's theory?

a)

The superego takes over

b)

None of the above

c)

Immediate gratification is achieved

d)

Unconscious defense mechanisms are employed

11.

What is the role of the superego in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

None of the above

b)

Represents the conscience and moral part of us

c)

Seeks immediate gratification

d)

Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

12.

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, what is the main function of the ego in the personality?

a)

Seeks immediate gratification

b)

Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

c)

Represents the conscience

d)

None of the above

13.

What is the primary role of the ID in the personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

To maintain balance between impulses and conscience

b)

To represent the conscience

c)

To get basic needs met

d)

None of the above

14.

According to Freud's theory, what part of the personality seeks to reduce tension, avoid pain, and enhance pleasure?

a)

Superego

b)

Ego

c)

ID

d)

None of the above

15.

Which defense mechanism involves keeping information out of conscious awareness?

a)

Projection

b)

Repression

c)

Sublimation

16.

Which defense mechanism involves taking out frustrations on people or objects that are less threatening?

a)

Displacement

b)

Denial

c)

Rationalization

d)

Regression

17.

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?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Projection

c)

Rationalization

d)


Denial

18.

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?

a)

Projection

b)

Displacement

c)

Denial

d)

Rationalization

19.

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?

a)

Repression

b)

Projection

c)

Rationalization

d)

Denial