Counseling Theories - Weekly Quizzes /
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& Definitions / 2025.
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Freud, people struggle to find a balance:
A. between neurotic and psychotic defense mechanisms.
B. between self-expression and the expectations of authority figures.
C. between Oedipal and Electra complexes.
D. between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior. -
Answer✓✓
between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior
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Which statement accurately reflects Freud's perspective on biology?
A. Biology has more influence on the ego than on the id or superego.
B. Biology is an important determinant of human behavior.
C. Biology has more influence on the superego than on the ego or id
D. People are generally the victims of their biological characteristics. -
Answer✓✓
Biology is an important determinant of human behavior
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,_____________Quiz____________?
The life instinct is also known as _____ and the death instinct is also known as ______.
A. libido; eros.
B. thanatos; eros.
C. eros; thanatos.
D. pleasure principle; reality principle -
Answer✓✓
eros; thanatos
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Which statement most accurately reflects Adler's view of human nature?
A. Early childhood experiences determine our destiny.
B. Sexual drive and libido provide the motivation for most human behavior.
C. Goal-directed behavior mitigates the influence of biological factors.
D. Individuals are basically egocentric and must be taught to have social interest. -
Answer✓✓
Goal-directed behavior mitigates the influence of biological factors
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Adler, we are most influenced by siblings who
A. allow us to assume a parental role.
B. are protective of us.
C. are most different from the way we are.
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,D. are older than we are. -
Answer✓✓
are most different from the way we are
_____________Quiz____________?
Dora was having difficulty deciding whether or not to change jobs. She said that she also had a
hard time deciding where to live, what furniture to buy, and whether to buy a new car. Her
Adlerian counselor was not surprised to learn that Dora was a/an ____ child.
A. youngest
B. middle
C. second
D. oldest child -
Answer✓✓
youngest
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Object relations theorists believe that development and individuation depend on
A. the ability to develop positive self-esteem.
B. the nature of early relationships.
C. compatibility between the self and the ideal self.
D. biological predispositions. -
Answer✓✓
the nature of early relationships
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, _____________Quiz____________?
According to Jung, all of the following are true of the self EXCEPT?
A. It generally emerges during the first half of life.
B. It can emerge through dreams, symbols, and perceptions.
C. It is the rarely reached goal of personality development.
D. It is the regulating center of the personality. -
Answer✓✓
It generally emerges during the first half of life
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Horney, the most powerful human drive is:
A. love.
B. security.
C. sex.
D. aggression. -
Answer✓✓
security
_____________Quiz____________?
Sullivan was an ego psychologist and was the first person to emphasize
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Q-Bank Complete Study Guide Actual
Exam Questions with Verified Answers
& Definitions / 2025.
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Freud, people struggle to find a balance:
A. between neurotic and psychotic defense mechanisms.
B. between self-expression and the expectations of authority figures.
C. between Oedipal and Electra complexes.
D. between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior. -
Answer✓✓
between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior
_____________Quiz____________?
Which statement accurately reflects Freud's perspective on biology?
A. Biology has more influence on the ego than on the id or superego.
B. Biology is an important determinant of human behavior.
C. Biology has more influence on the superego than on the ego or id
D. People are generally the victims of their biological characteristics. -
Answer✓✓
Biology is an important determinant of human behavior
1
,_____________Quiz____________?
The life instinct is also known as _____ and the death instinct is also known as ______.
A. libido; eros.
B. thanatos; eros.
C. eros; thanatos.
D. pleasure principle; reality principle -
Answer✓✓
eros; thanatos
_____________Quiz____________?
Which statement most accurately reflects Adler's view of human nature?
A. Early childhood experiences determine our destiny.
B. Sexual drive and libido provide the motivation for most human behavior.
C. Goal-directed behavior mitigates the influence of biological factors.
D. Individuals are basically egocentric and must be taught to have social interest. -
Answer✓✓
Goal-directed behavior mitigates the influence of biological factors
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Adler, we are most influenced by siblings who
A. allow us to assume a parental role.
B. are protective of us.
C. are most different from the way we are.
2
,D. are older than we are. -
Answer✓✓
are most different from the way we are
_____________Quiz____________?
Dora was having difficulty deciding whether or not to change jobs. She said that she also had a
hard time deciding where to live, what furniture to buy, and whether to buy a new car. Her
Adlerian counselor was not surprised to learn that Dora was a/an ____ child.
A. youngest
B. middle
C. second
D. oldest child -
Answer✓✓
youngest
_____________Quiz____________?
Object relations theorists believe that development and individuation depend on
A. the ability to develop positive self-esteem.
B. the nature of early relationships.
C. compatibility between the self and the ideal self.
D. biological predispositions. -
Answer✓✓
the nature of early relationships
3
, _____________Quiz____________?
According to Jung, all of the following are true of the self EXCEPT?
A. It generally emerges during the first half of life.
B. It can emerge through dreams, symbols, and perceptions.
C. It is the rarely reached goal of personality development.
D. It is the regulating center of the personality. -
Answer✓✓
It generally emerges during the first half of life
_____________Quiz____________?
According to Horney, the most powerful human drive is:
A. love.
B. security.
C. sex.
D. aggression. -
Answer✓✓
security
_____________Quiz____________?
Sullivan was an ego psychologist and was the first person to emphasize
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