WEEKLY QUIZ_September 20, 2023

Understanding the Self

1. Emily is torn between helping a friend move on a Saturday (which she promised) and attending a
family gathering that means a lot to her parents. Which psychological structure is involved in her
decision-making process, considering her sense of duty and obligation?
A) ID
B) EGO
C) Superego
D) Subconscious desires

2. What particular situation below performs the 3rd stage of psychosexual stage Freud?
a. A 5-year-old child refuses to potty train and becomes obsessed with cleanliness and
orderliness.
b. A newborn baby finds comfort in sucking their thumb and frequently seeks oral
stimulation through feeding.
c. A 7-year-old child becomes increasingly focused on developing same-sex friendships
and identifying with the parent of the same sex.
d. A toddler becomes fixated on biting and chewing on objects during the teething process.

3. What particular situation below performs the 1st stage of psychosexual stage Freud?
a. An infant frequently cries and seeks comfort from their caregiver through feeding and
physical contact.
b. A 20-year-old individual is experiencing difficulties in forming and maintaining intimate
relationships.
c. A toddler is going through a phase where they are exploring and discovering their bowel
and bladder control.
d. None of the above

4. Statement: True or False - According to Freud, the Oedipus complex is more relevant to girls than
boys.

5. John is feeling guilty about cheating on a test but decides to confess to his teacher and face the
consequences. Which psychological structure is guiding his moral decision in this situation?
A) ID
B) EGO
C) Superego
D) Unconscious mind

6. Maria is hungry and wants a chocolate bar, but she knows she should stick to her diet. She
decides to have a piece of fruit instead. Which psychological structure is helping her make this
rational choice?
A) ID
B) EGO
C) Superego
D) Instinct

7. Tom is overwhelmed with anger after his colleague takes credit for his project at work. He wants
to confront his colleague aggressively but decides to address the issue calmly through a
structured conversation. Which psychological structure is regulating his emotional response?
A) ID
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B) EGO
C) Superego
D) Subconscious mind

8. According to Sigmund Freud, which level of the mind contains thoughts, feelings, and
memories that are currently outside of conscious awareness?
A) Preconscious mind
B) Conscious mind
C) Unconscious mind
D) Subconscious mind

9. Freud's structural model of the mind includes three primary components: the Id, Ego, and
Superego. Which of these components represents the conscious, rational part of the mind that
mediates between the other two?
A) Id
B) Ego
C) Superego
D) Unconscious mind

10. The Superego, according to Freud, represents the moral and ethical component of the mind. It
is responsible for internalizing societal values and standards. Which level of the mind does the
Superego primarily operate within?
A) Unconscious mind
B) Ego
C) Preconscious mind
D) Conscious mind

11. A 3-year-old child is fixated on exploring the genitals and derives pleasure from touching them.
Which psychosexual stage of Freud's theory is the child currently experiencing?
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Phallic stage
D) Latency stage

12. A teenager is constantly seeking new experiences, trying out different hobbies, and exploring
various friendships and romantic relationships. Which psychosexual stage does this behavior
align with in Freud's theory?
A) Oral stage
B) Anal stage
C) Genital stage
D) Latency stage

13. True or False - The unconscious mind is the part of the mind that contains memories, desires,
and thoughts that are completely inaccessible to conscious awareness.

14. True or False - According to Freud, the ego operates solely on the unconscious level, without
any conscious awareness.
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15. Statement: True or False - Freud believed that dreams were meaningless and had no
significance in understanding a person's psyche.

16. Sarah is at a party and is tempted to have a third drink even though she knows she has work
early the next morning. Which psychological structure is likely influencing her decision at this
moment?
A) ID
B) EGO
C) Superego
D) None of the above

17. Statement: True or False - Freud's concept of the "ego ideal" represents the part of the
personality that is entirely unconscious and inaccessible to conscious awareness.

18. True or False - The conscious mind is the largest part of the mind, responsible for all our
thoughts and actions.

19. True or False - The preconscious mind contains thoughts and memories that are currently
outside of conscious awareness but can be easily accessed if needed.

20. A 12-year-old child appears to have a reduced interest in sexual development and is more
focused on developing intellectual and social skills. Which psychosexual stage does this align
with in Freud's theory?
A) Latency stage
B) Phallic stage
C) Anal stage
D) Genital stage

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