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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Totem & Taboo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are two symptoms of periodic depression mentioned in "Theory of Sexuality"?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Social withdrawal and irritability.
(c) Mood swings.
(d) Anger.

2. What author does Freud mention publishing a four volume work on totem that he used in his own studies?
(a) JA Fraze.
(b) JG Frazer.
(c) Brad Frazier.
(d) JC Frazier.

3. What does Freud say happens if a totem's skin is worn?
(a) They never take the skin off.
(b) They are burned.
(c) If used in rituals, they are treated in a special way.
(d) They wear it for 7 days.

4. How does Freud define totem?
(a) It is a sacrifice.
(b) It is part of the Native Indian rituals.
(c) It is a ritual.
(d) It is a protected species or subspecies of animals.

5. Which of the following does Freud NOT mention therapists should assure their patients will not impede in therapy?
(a) Distrust.
(b) Suspiciousness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freud mention happens when a person endeavors to practice psychoanalysis, but has little experience?

2. What term is also defined by one or more symptoms in "The Theory of Sexuality"?

3. What type of totem does Freud say is highly dangerous to humans?

4. What does Freud want to constantly be reminded of throughout his book?

5. What is one of the terms introduced that is one or a bundle of behavioral symptoms that shows something is 'wrong'?

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