Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Quiz

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

• ID

• Ego

• Superego

• None of the above

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

• ID

• Ego

• Superego

• None of the above

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

• Maintains balance between impulses and conscience

• Seeks immediate gratification

• Represents the conscience

• None of the above

What principle guides the ID towards immediate gratification?

• Conscience Principle

• None of the above

• Reality Principle

• Pleasure Principle

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?

• Ego

• ID

• None of the above

• Superego

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

• None of the above

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

• To help the body with being tired

• To enhance pleasure

How is the superego represented in images ?

• Devil sitting on someone's shoulder

• Pigeon sitting on someone's shoulder

• Angel sitting on someone's shoulder

• Parrot sitting on someone's shoulder

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

• To get basic needs met

• To maintain balance between impulses and conscience

• To represent the conscience

• None of the above

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

• ID

• Ego

• Superego

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

• The superego takes over

• None of the above

• Immediate gratification is achieved

• Unconscious defense mechanisms are employed