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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freedom and Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What feelings increase when automatic behaviors, like conformity, exist?
(a) Fear and isolation.
(b) Power and greed.
(c) Freedom and integrity.
(d) Love and honesty.

2. Which workers was the medieval economy based on?
(a) Capitalists.
(b) Craftsmen and merchants.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Traders.

3. What does Fromm cite as an example of dynamic adaptation?
(a) Psychopathy.
(b) Neurosis.
(c) Psychosis.
(d) Schizophrenia.

4. What goal does Fromm identify as the "abolition of external domination"?
(a) A harmonious society.
(b) Obedience to a leader.
(c) Freedom of the individual.
(d) Freedom for the group.

5. Why did the Nazi regime appear to be stable?
(a) Hitler was no longer in power.
(b) The citizens were in revolt.
(c) The population had trouble being submissive.
(d) The population seemed to have its needs met.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who described the fearful individual as tormented by self-doubt?

2. What examples does Fromm cite in the chapter "Freedom and Democracy" of how a democratic society limits individuals?

3. What economic related problem led to feelings of individual powerlessness?

4. What do masochists receive from their submissive acts?

5. What is NOT mentioned as a possible consequence for dynamic adaptation?

(see the answer key)

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