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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. Which of the following does Freud NOT mention therapists should assure their patients will not impede in therapy?

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

3. What are two symptoms of periodic depression mentioned in "Theory of Sexuality"?

4. What is the term for when a child has adoration for his or her parent that is adopted in another member of the opposite sex?

5. What does Freud find as the link of most neuroses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the pre-pubescent latency period?

2. In what language was Freud's original work written and how might this affect Freud's work?

3. What does Freud say happens to children at twelve years old?

4. What happens to Rat Man, the patient who has obsessional neurosis?

5. What does Freud say about repressed material?

6. What are some of the conditions to having an effective psycho-analysis?

7. How does Freud describe Charcot?

8. What do the brief expositions at the beginning of "The Theory of Sexuality" address?

9. Describe what Freud refers to as periodic depression.

10. What are social withdrawals and irritability associated with according to Freud?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what Freud terms as 'periodic depression.' What symptoms are typically seen in people suffering from periodic depression? What does Freud say about the outcome of treatment in these patients? Support your statements with quotes from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How does Freud seem to view homosexuality? Discuss Freud's inclusion about Leonardo DaVinci and Michelangelo's sexual orientation. Why do you think Freud included this section on celibacy to sexual preference or desire?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Freud refute the term "subconscious" and refer to it as double mindedness or double conscience. What is the difference between double mindedness and subconscious? Reference the book in your essay to support your statements.

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