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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can threaten to undermine the very foundation of our efforts at dream interpretation?

2. When the dream has been _______, that's when the dream can be changed.

3. It is never definite whether the dream is to be regarded as ____________ or ___________.

4. The _________ is the element in dreams that frees dreamers to speak untruths.

5. Freud compares dream work to dream ___________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Freud believes that the interpretation of dreams can yield powerful results for patients. Why does he believe this? How does Freud think dream interpretation will help patients? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Give three examples of ways dreams could help patients.

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