CH 10 psych 101 quiz

Sigmund Freud's theory of psychosexual development states that:

human development involves the transfer of libidinal energy from one erogenous zone to another.

The__________mind contains primitive instincts such as sex and aggression.

unconscious

Lewis generally comes across as a quick-tempered individual. His anger is easily triggered by trivial situations. According to Eysenck's personality dimensions, which of the following is true of Lewis?

He is extraverted and unstable.

Which of the following is a shortcoming of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

Its clinical method of gathering evidence is suspect.

Self-esteem is connected with patterns of acculturation among immigrants.

True

The Rorschach inkblot test is an example of an objective test.

false

Freud believed that the Oedipus complex develops in the__________of psychosexual development.

phallic stage

During Brian's infancy, his mother suffered from alcoholism and abused drugs. She was never emotionally available to him. As a result, he now has difficulty in his relationships with others and cannot trust people easily. This situation supports the views of the _____.

psychosocial development theory