Quiz & Worksheet - Freud's Layers of the Self

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

According to Freud, which of these is the center for our urges and desires?

superego ego morals

norms id

Worksheet

Print Sigmund Freud's Layers of the Self Worksheet

1. What causes the superego?

genetics
alcohol as a child
ego
id
repressive parents

2. What does the id seek?

acceptance
instant gratification
moral superiority
fairness
security

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Sigmund Freud is generally considered to be the father of modern psychoanalysis. Despite the fact that most of his theories are no longer upheld in the psychiatric community, his theories of the self still hold important historical significance. This quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of Freud's layers of the self. Some things you'll be assessed on include the center for urges and desires, the cause of the superego, and what the id seeks.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on:

Freud's belief about the center of our urges and desires
The cause of the superego
What the id seeks
What exists to regulate the id
How Freud would diagnose a man berating himself for impure thoughts

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Freud's layers of the self
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions on various layers of the self and their relationship to consciousness
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding Freud's theories and apply them to psychological manifestations