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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. By taking the time to consider the answer to #56, this allows for ___________ the first interpretation.
2. Many ______ dreams are strictly painful dreams and appear to have nothing to do with wish fulfillment.
3. The contrasts between dreams and waking states are ___________.
4. Freud does not say there is only one kind of dream as this theory would be easily _________.
5. The main focus of Freud's book is the ___________ of dreams.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the scientific world left without proper methods for interpreting dreams?
2. What does Freud believe is quote foolish to do?
3. What is the fractional interpretation of dreams?
4. Where is the bulk of the interpretation of the dream done?
5. What are the physical sources of dreams according to Freud?
6. In part one, for what does Freud propose to show a technique for interpreting?
7. What are day residues?
8. What are some sources of memories that can arise in dreams?
9. As what is the displacement of the dream carried out?
10. To what does Freud liken the act of dreaming?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When dreams include actions the dreamer wants to take, but does not, the idea of responsibility becomes a point to consider. Do you feel that these kinds of dreams are a way for a dreamer to avoid taking real life action? Why or why not? Are there instances in which dreams can cause external action in waking life? Give an example of a time in which a dream spurred you on or give an example of a dream that you enjoy having but have not acted upon.
Essay Topic 2
Freud states that the relationship between the dreaming and the waking state is contradictory and unable to be resolved. Why does he say this? What examples of contradictory features does Freud offer? Do you agree with Freud? Why or why not? Is there a way to resolve these two states? How? Do you feel that naming these two states is necessary? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Freud has always been a controversial figure in psychology and yet he is revered at the same time. What ideas in this book seem to support his reputation as a bit of a renegade? What ideas in this book seem to solidify his reputation as someone who has a lot to contribute to the field? In the end, how does this book change your perception of Freud? Does it change your perception at all? Why or why not?
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