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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. In psychology, what is a major form of organization and research?

2. What specific knowledge troubles 'Dora' ?

3. What does Freud include about one's sexual preference?

4. What does Freud say about anyone who intends to give therapy?

5. What year was Freud's paper published that was mentioned in "The Theory of Sexuality"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Freud say is the main concern of people's dreams dealing with psycho-therapy?

4. How does Freud describe Charcot?

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

6. Explain what was paradoxical about Freud's attitude toward philosophy.

7. What symptoms did 'Dora' have after experiencing a sexual trauma?

8. What is specifically difficult about the subject of psychology?

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

10. Briefly describe the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss what complexes are. What should the therapist do when he or she cannot see his or her patient's complexes? Why is it important for their to be a lack of censorship between patient and therapist? Give examples from the book.

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