HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY 6TH
EDITION EXAM REVIEW 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE GUIDE
◉ Describe the SUPEREGO part of the mind in Freud's
psychoanalytic theory.
Answer: Develops in childhood through experiences, parent
teaching, culture, etc.
Represents individuals moral compass
May act in direct opposition to ID
◉ Which parts of the mind differ considerably across individuals
and why?
Answer: EGO and SUPEREGO
Because they develop out of experiences in the world
◉ In psychoanalytic theory, what is the purpose of defense
mechanisms?
Answer: To deal with/cope with anxieties that arise from demands
of the three factors
Can contribute to psychological problems (neuroses)
, ◉ Do defense mechanisms operate at the unconscious or conscious
level?
Answer: Unconscious
◉ What are the three types of anxieties one can experience and
what do they arise from?
Answer: Neurotic: concerns about ID demands
Moral: Violations of restrictions imposed by SUPEREGO
Objective: Threats from external world
◉ In Freud's theory, what was the cause of personality disorders and
neurotic conditions?
Answer: Failure of the three components of the mind to work
efficiently together
◉ In Freud's view, what had to be worked out in childhood?
Answer: The appropriate resolution of sexual issues
◉ Describe the method of free association.
Answer: Ask patients to say whatever comes to mind and to begin
talking about anything they wanted to talk about
Listen to whats being said and not said
EDITION EXAM REVIEW 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
COMPLETE GUIDE
◉ Describe the SUPEREGO part of the mind in Freud's
psychoanalytic theory.
Answer: Develops in childhood through experiences, parent
teaching, culture, etc.
Represents individuals moral compass
May act in direct opposition to ID
◉ Which parts of the mind differ considerably across individuals
and why?
Answer: EGO and SUPEREGO
Because they develop out of experiences in the world
◉ In psychoanalytic theory, what is the purpose of defense
mechanisms?
Answer: To deal with/cope with anxieties that arise from demands
of the three factors
Can contribute to psychological problems (neuroses)
, ◉ Do defense mechanisms operate at the unconscious or conscious
level?
Answer: Unconscious
◉ What are the three types of anxieties one can experience and
what do they arise from?
Answer: Neurotic: concerns about ID demands
Moral: Violations of restrictions imposed by SUPEREGO
Objective: Threats from external world
◉ In Freud's theory, what was the cause of personality disorders and
neurotic conditions?
Answer: Failure of the three components of the mind to work
efficiently together
◉ In Freud's view, what had to be worked out in childhood?
Answer: The appropriate resolution of sexual issues
◉ Describe the method of free association.
Answer: Ask patients to say whatever comes to mind and to begin
talking about anything they wanted to talk about
Listen to whats being said and not said
