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Repression by Sigmund Freud - Quiz
Contributed by: Platt
  • 1. What is repression in Freudian psychology?
A) The unconscious exclusion of painful thoughts.
B) Voluntary forgetting of information.
C) A form of conscious denial.
D) The direct expression of desires.
  • 2. According to Freud, what role does repression play in mental illness?
A) It has no impact on mental illness.
B) It is a form of therapy.
C) It can lead to neurosis and symptoms.
D) It helps in maintaining mental health.
  • 3. What types of thoughts are typically repressed?
A) Natural instincts.
B) Daily trivial thoughts.
C) Positive and happy memories.
D) Anxiety-provoking and socially unacceptable thoughts.
  • 4. Freud's theory of repression is primarily associated with which of his works?
A) Beyond the Pleasure Principle.
B) Civilization and Its Discontents.
C) The Interpretation of Dreams.
D) The Psychopathology of Everyday Life.
  • 5. What happens when repressed feelings are not addressed according to Freud?
A) They disappear over time.
B) They strengthen relationships.
C) They transform into positive feelings.
D) They may cause emotional distress.
  • 6. What is considered a limitation of Freud's concept of repression?
A) Lack of empirical evidence.
B) It addresses all mental health issues.
C) It is too simplistic.
D) It is too widely accepted.
  • 7. What is a common technique to uncover repressed memories?
A) Free association.
B) Meditation.
C) Physical exercise.
D) Hypnosis.
  • 8. Freud believed repression is essential for what?
A) Maintaining psychological stability.
B) Increasing happiness.
C) Enhancing creativity.
D) Pursuing knowledge.
  • 9. In Freud's theory, which aspect of personality deals with repression?
A) The ego.
B) The id.
C) The superego.
D) The conscious mind.
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