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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Freud describe the libido’s disinclination to relinquish an old position for a new one?
(a) As inertia.
(b) As regression.
(c) As conservatism.
(d) As synthesis.

2. What does Freud say about the adult ego?
(a) That it was probably intact, even in the child.
(b) That its development is still not accounted for.
(c) That its development is inexplicable without religion.
(d) That it could not have been in the same state always.

3. What does Freud say wise men have ever warned against?
(a) Erotic love.
(b) Procreation.
(c) Contraception.
(d) Marraige.

4. What does Freud say is the only branch of knowledge that can answer the question of the purpose of life?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Physiology.

5. What does Freud say is the point of order and regulation?
(a) Reducing the effect of nature.
(b) Perfecting God's work.
(c) Reducing anxiety.
(d) Increasing cleanliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freud characterize writing?

2. What physical structure does Freud compare the psyche to?

3. How does Freud say we see civilization?

4. Which of the following is NOT a place Freud says suffering comes from?

5. What does Freud say dwellings substitute for?

(see the answer key)

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