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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Freud does not believe one set of _________ applies to everyone.

2. Dreams are psychic activities that are links to our ___________.

3. What takes the place of waking actions?

4. Dreams think mostly in _________.

5. Freud justifies that his method is a ______ method of dream interpretation.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is another form of displacement that Freud brings offers?

2. What does Freud insist about dreams?

3. How does Freud describe a wish fulfillment dream?

4. As what is the displacement of the dream carried out?

5. What does Freud say is difficult about using dream examples?

6. Where did Freud say that he discovered the wish fulfillment dream?

7. In what do dreams mostly 'think'?

8. What is Freud's method of researching dreams?

9. In relation to the waking state, what does Freud say happens during the dreaming state?

10. What is the wrong way to interpret symbols in dreams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freud discusses the ideas of condensation, displacement and representation. Define each of these terms as Freud uses them and give examples of each. Which of these ideas do you agree with most in terms of dream interpretation? Why? With which of these terms do you not agree? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Freud has always been a controversial figure in psychology and yet he is revered at the same time. What ideas in this book seem to support his reputation as a bit of a renegade? What ideas in this book seem to solidify his reputation as someone who has a lot to contribute to the field? In the end, how does this book change your perception of Freud? Does it change your perception at all? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Symbols are a big part of dream interpretation. Using one dream in Freud's book, list all of the symbols you can find. Then, create your own interpretations of each of these symbols. Knowing these interpretations, what can you ascertain about the meaning of the dream you have chosen? Without these symbols, what would you have interpreted the dream to mean?

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