Which of the following is the exclusive source of energy for human behavior?
a. Personal opinions
c. Instincts
b. Ego
d. Id
Question 2On which of the following is Freud's theory as a homeostatic approach based?
a. Balance and equilibrium
c. Sexual fantasies from childhood
b. Homosexuality and heterosexuality
d. None of these are correct.
Question 3Which of the following statements is true of instincts as described by Freud?
a. An instinct is a state of physiological excitation or energy.
c. The aim of an instinct is to satisfy a need and thereby reduce feelings of tension.
b. When the body is in a state of need, a person experiences a feeling of calmness.
d. It is always possible to escape the pressure of our physiological needs.
Question 4Freud's German term for the motivating forces that drive behavior and determine its direction is:
a.
Trieb.
c.
Mentalitt.
b.
Druck.
d.
Bedarf.
Question 5According to Freud, _____ are the motivating forces that drive behavior and determine its direction.
a.
fantasies
c.
defense mechanisms
b.
moral beliefs
d.
instincts
Question 6Which of the following statements is true of Freud's opinion of America?
a. He refused to accept any formal recognition from the American psychological community.
b. He complained about America's informality, although it helped bring him worldwide fame.
c. He founded the American Psychoanalytic Association and the New York Psychoanalytic Society.
d. He cherished his visit to the United States and spoke highly of its way of life.