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Flashcards on Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory
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What is the basic principle of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
The presence of the unconscious in human life.
According to Freud, what is the primary driver of human behavior?
The unconscious.
What is the formation of the unconscious?
The unconscious is formed as a result of repressed desires since childhood.
What does the unconscious seek according to Freud?
The opportunity to manifest and establish its presence.
What is the role of the unconscious according to Freud?
The primary motivator of human behavior.
What historical evidence did Freud employ to support his theory?
The Oedipus myth.
What are the three primary components of the human psyche according to Freud?
The id, ego, and superego.
What does the id represent in Freud's theory?
The unconscious and instinctual drives.
What does the ego represent in Freud's theory?
The conscious mind and rationality.
What does the superego represent in Freud's theory?
The social and moral conscience.
What is the dynamic between the id, ego, and superego?
A constant conflict and tension.
What is the significance of the Oedipus myth in Freud's theory?
It represents the dynamics of the unconscious and the role of suppressed desires.
What was the focus of pre-Freudian psychology?
The study of consciousness and the conscious mind.
How did Freud expand the field of psychology with his theory?
By introducing the concept of the unconscious and its role in human behavior.
What is the primary conflict in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
The conflict between the unconscious desires (id) and society's expectations (superego).
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What is the basic principle of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Presence of the unconscious in human life.
Importance of conscious thoughts and feelings.
Primacy of societal influences.
Significance of childhood experiences.
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What does the unconscious seek according to Freud?
Constant self-reflection.
Validation from others.
Opportunity to manifest and establish presence.
Escape from reality.
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What is the role of the unconscious according to Freud?
Secondary motivator of human behavior.
Primary motivator of human behavior.
External influencer of human behavior.
Irrelevant to human behavior.
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What are the three primary components of the human psyche according to Freud?
Unconscious, subconscious, and conscious.
Instincts, desires, and actions.
Id, ego, and superego.
Unconscious, conscious, and superconscious.
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What does the id represent in Freud's theory?
The conscious mind and rationality.
The social and moral conscience.
The unconscious and instinctual drives.
The conflict between unconscious desires and societal expectations.
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What does the superego represent in Freud's theory?
The unconscious and instinctual drives.
The conscious mind and rationality.
The social and moral conscience.
The conflict between unconscious desires and societal expectations.
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What is the significance of the Oedipus myth in Freud's theory?
It represents the dynamics of the unconscious and the role of suppressed desires.
It demonstrates the importance of conscious decision-making.
It symbolizes the influence of societal norms on human behavior.
It showcases the impact of childhood experiences on personality development.
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What was the focus of pre-Freudian psychology?
The study of consciousness and the conscious mind.
The exploration of unconscious thought processes.
The investigation of societal influences on behavior.
The examination of childhood experiences and memories.
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What is the primary conflict in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
The conflict between unconscious desires (id) and society's expectations (superego).
The conflict between conscious thoughts and unconscious feelings.
The conflict between personal desires and societal norms.
The conflict between childhood experiences and adult aspirations.
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How did Freud expand the field of psychology with his theory?
By introducing the concept of the unconscious and its role in human behavior.
By emphasizing the importance of conscious decision-making.
By focusing on the effects of societal influences on individuals.
By studying the impact of childhood experiences on personality development.
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