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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. According to Freud, dream content has actual ___________.

2. There is a lack of _______ that occurs when we are dreaming.

3. Freud states we have a ____________ to forget dreams.

4. The answer to #92, these may or may not be ___________ during waking hours.

5. What leads to a deeper study of dream problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Freud believe is quote foolish to do?

2. Where is the bulk of the interpretation of the dream done?

3. Whose dream theory does Freud not challenge?

4. In what do dreams mostly 'think'?

5. What is the unified whole that Freud wants to create in the interpretation of dreams?

6. What does Freud say about the nature of dreams?

7. What other things (besides the answer to #1) does Freud say he will discuss in the course of the book?

8. What are the physical sources of dreams according to Freud?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The forgetting of dreams is a big topic of debate for Freud as he seems to believe it is not that dreams cannot be remembered, but that a patient's view of dreams is what stands in the way of his memory. What evidence does Freud offer to support this theory? Does he ever seem to contradict himself in this idea? What other reasons does Freud give for the forgetting of dreams? What do you personally believe makes one forget about dreams?

Essay Topic 2

Freud notes that death dreams are actually wish fulfillment dreams. How does Freud explain this idea? Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not? What are some other interpretations that could be given for death dreams? Using Freud's ideas and theories, what would a dream about birth then mean? Would it have the opposite interpretation or the same one?

Essay Topic 3

When dreams include actions the dreamer wants to take, but does not, the idea of responsibility becomes a point to consider. Do you feel that these kinds of dreams are a way for a dreamer to avoid taking real life action? Why or why not? Are there instances in which dreams can cause external action in waking life? Give an example of a time in which a dream spurred you on or give an example of a dream that you enjoy having but have not acted upon.

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