NAME: Module 19 Freudian and Humanistic Theories

SCORE:__________/139

A. Freuds Psychodynamic Theory 1. What is Freuds psychodynamic theory of personality? (2 pts.)

2. Why is it so difficult to access unconscious forces? (2 pts.)

b) Why are they (as well as unconscious motivation) ultimately so dangerous, according to Freud? (2 pts.)

3. List and define (include why he believed them to work) the three techniques Freud used to uncover the subconscious (6 pts.)

B. Divisions of the Mind 4. List the three mind divisions/processes that Freud believed existed, along with a description of their functions. (12 pts.)

5. What results when the ids desires and the goals of the superego conflict? (1 pt.)

b) What helps negotiate this conflict? (1 pt.)

6. List and describe the 7 defense mechanisms the ego uses to reduce anxious feelings. (21 pts.)

7. Why are none of these defense mechanisms ultimately successful in eliminating anxiety? (2 pts.)

C. Developmental Stages 8. How do Freuds psychosexual stages conflict with one of his mind divisions? (1 pt.) b) What is another source of conflict with stage gratification? (1 pt.)

9. Define fixation. (2 pts.)

10. List and describe Freuds 5 psychosexual stages, including when they occur. Make special note of Oedipus complex. (20 pts.)

D. Freuds Followers and Critics 11. What do neo-Freudians believe/not believe about his theories as a group? (6 pts.)

12. Explain how Freuds theories must be updated if they are to still be valid in the 21st century. (4 pts.)

13. What two arguments are there against Freuds theory that personality development is complete by age 5? (6 pts.)

E. Humanistic Theories 14. How do humanistic theories go against much of Freuds theories? (4 pts.)

15. What three characteristics distinguish humanistic theory from other personality theories? (6 pts.)

16. What famous former behavioralist ultimately became a humanist and why did he do so? (3 pts.)

17. Who developed the humanistic self theory and what is it? (3 pts.)

18. According to Rogers, what is a potential source of personality problems? (2 pts.) b) How can such problems be resolved? (6 pts.)

19. How can conditional positive regard be detrimental to adolescents development? (2 pts.)

20. What are three (3) of the criticisms of humanistic theories? (6 pts.)

F. Cultural Diversity: Unexpected High Achievement 21. What humanistic theory reasons led to the high academic achievement of the Indo-Chinese refugees in the 1970s and 80s? (6 pts.)

H. Application: Assessment Projective Tests 22. What are projective tests and what is their purpose? (4 pts.)

23. Give two advantages and disadvantages of projective tests (8 pts.)