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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Freud's mentor make such progress in psychology?
(a) He would test random people for illness.
(b) He would note every equation he came up with.
(c) He would sequence his findings and test them.
(d) He varied his testing methods.

2. Which is not a section to the introductory material?
(a) Introduction.
(b) An Autobiographical Study.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Preface.

3. What is the result of Freud's patient's experience in the chapter "Dreams"?
(a) She is hysterical.
(b) She wants to see her mother.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She feels abused and used.

4. Who is the editor of The Freud Reader?
(a) Pete Gary.
(b) Peter Gay.
(c) Pete Graves.
(d) Gary Peters.

5. At the end of the chapter, "The Theory of Sexuality," what does Freud want to accomplish?
(a) The reader to have a better understanding of Freudian psychology.
(b) The reader to know these are all hypotheses.
(c) For the reader to tell someone else about his book.
(d) For people to be aware of mental illness.

6. What does Freud say about the vast majority's sexual preference?
(a) They are inclined towards members of the same sex.
(b) They are generally inclined towards people who are like the parent of opposite sex.
(c) They are mostly inclined towards members of the opposite sex.
(d) They like people with the same personality traits as the same sex parent.

7. What is another term used for periodic depression?
(a) Anger.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Sadness.

8. What does Freud want to constantly be reminded of throughout his book?
(a) Hysterical and neurotic symptoms can be cured.
(b) He tested and proved everything he declares.
(c) The mind and body forever change, so nothing is permanent.
(d) These are all hypotheses.

9. What does each section pertain to in "The Theory of Sexuality"?
(a) Adolescent masturbation.
(b) Infantile masturbation.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Nightmares.

10. What affects the way dream ideas are interpreted?
(a) What REM cycle we are in when analyzing.
(b) The amount of time we sleep.
(c) The goals of understanding the dream.
(d) Our daily schedule.

11. According to Freud, what does a patient need to do during therapy?
(a) Report information voluntarily.
(b) Take medications.
(c) Be alert.
(d) Confide in their therapist.

12. In the chapter "Dreams," how are therapeutic symptoms achieved?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) By talking and listening to what is being said.
(c) Hypnosis.
(d) By looking for their physical significance.

13. When was the classic of psycho-analysis published?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1911.

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic for what Freud terms the 'anal character'?
(a) Parsimonious.
(b) Orderly.
(c) Organized.
(d) Obstinate.

15. In the chapter, "Dreams" what is the main concern dealing with dreams?
(a) That they are correlated with your conscience.
(b) That no one ever remembers them.
(c) That they tell our biggest fears.
(d) That dreams can never be effectively interpreted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two symptoms of periodic depression mentioned in "Theory of Sexuality"?

2. What does Freud say is a type of mental pathology?

3. What is addressed in "The Making of Psychoanalysis"?

4. What will therapists insist upon in a situation like 'Dora'?

5. According to Freud, around what does the study of psychoanalysis revolve?

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