,Question 1:
What are two critiques regarding Freud’s psychosexual stages?
• A) Development is limited to childhood only.
• B) Freud’s stages ignore the importance of genetic factors.
• C) Development is lifelong and not confined to adolescence.
• D) Development occurs discontinuously, contrary to Freud's staged approach.
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Development is lifelong and not confined to adolescence. D)
Development occurs discontinuously, contrary to Freud's staged approach.
RATIONALE: Freud's theory is criticized for its narrow focus on childhood and failure to
consider continuous development throughout life.
Question 2:
At what age does the phallic stage of psychosexual development end?
• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
CORRECT ANSWER: D) 6
RATIONALE: The phallic stage occurs from ages 3 to 6, where children begin to identify
with their same-sex parent.
Question 3:
What is a major limitation of Freud's methodology?
• A) It relies solely on quantitative data.
• B) It is based on a diverse and inclusive sample.
• C) It lacks a lifespan approach and relies on clinical samples.
• D) It incorporates multiple psychological theories.
,CORRECT ANSWER: C) It lacks a lifespan approach and relies on clinical samples.
RATIONALE: Freud's focus is predominantly on childhood, using clinical samples that may
not represent the general population.
Question 4:
Which of the following concepts is NOT part of Freud’s psychosexual development theory?
• A) Oedipus complex
• B) Lifespan approach
• C) Defense mechanisms
• D) Stages of development
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Lifespan approach
RATIONALE: The lifespan approach considers development across all ages, which Freud’s
psychosexual stages do not include.
Question 5:
During which stage does the Oedipus complex emerge?
• A) Oral stage
• B) Anal stage
• C) Phallic stage
• D) Latency stage
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Phallic stage
RATIONALE: The Oedipus complex, wherein a child experiences desire for the opposite-
sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent, occurs during the phallic stage.
Question 6:
What is the primary focus of the anal stage of Freud's theory?
, • A) Weaning off breastfeeding
• B) Toilet training
• C) Sexual identity
• D) Peer relationships
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Toilet training
RATIONALE: The anal stage is characterized by the child's focus on controlling bowel
movements, marking the development of independence.
Question 7:
What term describes the psychological defense mechanism of pushing unacceptable
thoughts into the unconscious?
• A) Projection
• B) Repression
• C) Rationalization
• D) Denial
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Repression
RATIONALE: Repression is a defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking out
distressing thoughts or feelings from awareness.
Question 8:
Which of the following best describes the latency stage of Freud's theory?
• A) Sexual feelings are repressed; focus on social skills.
• B) A time for intense exploration of sexuality.
• C) Focus on toilet training and control.
• D) Development of identity and familial rivalry.
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Sexual feelings are repressed; focus on social skills.
What are two critiques regarding Freud’s psychosexual stages?
• A) Development is limited to childhood only.
• B) Freud’s stages ignore the importance of genetic factors.
• C) Development is lifelong and not confined to adolescence.
• D) Development occurs discontinuously, contrary to Freud's staged approach.
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Development is lifelong and not confined to adolescence. D)
Development occurs discontinuously, contrary to Freud's staged approach.
RATIONALE: Freud's theory is criticized for its narrow focus on childhood and failure to
consider continuous development throughout life.
Question 2:
At what age does the phallic stage of psychosexual development end?
• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
CORRECT ANSWER: D) 6
RATIONALE: The phallic stage occurs from ages 3 to 6, where children begin to identify
with their same-sex parent.
Question 3:
What is a major limitation of Freud's methodology?
• A) It relies solely on quantitative data.
• B) It is based on a diverse and inclusive sample.
• C) It lacks a lifespan approach and relies on clinical samples.
• D) It incorporates multiple psychological theories.
,CORRECT ANSWER: C) It lacks a lifespan approach and relies on clinical samples.
RATIONALE: Freud's focus is predominantly on childhood, using clinical samples that may
not represent the general population.
Question 4:
Which of the following concepts is NOT part of Freud’s psychosexual development theory?
• A) Oedipus complex
• B) Lifespan approach
• C) Defense mechanisms
• D) Stages of development
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Lifespan approach
RATIONALE: The lifespan approach considers development across all ages, which Freud’s
psychosexual stages do not include.
Question 5:
During which stage does the Oedipus complex emerge?
• A) Oral stage
• B) Anal stage
• C) Phallic stage
• D) Latency stage
CORRECT ANSWER: C) Phallic stage
RATIONALE: The Oedipus complex, wherein a child experiences desire for the opposite-
sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent, occurs during the phallic stage.
Question 6:
What is the primary focus of the anal stage of Freud's theory?
, • A) Weaning off breastfeeding
• B) Toilet training
• C) Sexual identity
• D) Peer relationships
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Toilet training
RATIONALE: The anal stage is characterized by the child's focus on controlling bowel
movements, marking the development of independence.
Question 7:
What term describes the psychological defense mechanism of pushing unacceptable
thoughts into the unconscious?
• A) Projection
• B) Repression
• C) Rationalization
• D) Denial
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Repression
RATIONALE: Repression is a defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking out
distressing thoughts or feelings from awareness.
Question 8:
Which of the following best describes the latency stage of Freud's theory?
• A) Sexual feelings are repressed; focus on social skills.
• B) A time for intense exploration of sexuality.
• C) Focus on toilet training and control.
• D) Development of identity and familial rivalry.
CORRECT ANSWER: A) Sexual feelings are repressed; focus on social skills.
