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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. What does Freud say about the vast majority's sexual preference?

2. What reason is given for using the name Dora?

3. How does America perceive Freud, according to Freud?

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

5. What became an international organization prior to Freud's death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what Freud refers to as periodic depression.

3. What does Freud say about distortion between the patient and therapist?

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

5. Why had sexuality been rejected prior to finding the cause of neuroses?

6. What is happening to Anna O. that is making her sick?

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

8. What did the doctor's find was making 'Dora' verge on suicidal behavior?

9. According to Freud, what does the norm of having heterosexual parents present?

10. What are the three sexual preferences Freud discusses in great length and briefly describe them.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Freud writes about anxiety neuroses, what does he realize about it? Discuss what Freud suggests a therapist should do when repressed material comes up in a therapy session. Why is it important for a person giving therapy to also take advice?

Essay Topic 3

What does Freud's overall purpose of psycho-analysis seem to be? How does he demonstrate that motivation through his work and research? What is the most important factor to receive the maximum benefits of psycho-analysis therapy?

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