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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has likely happened to the translations of Freud's work?

2. What does Freud state is the purpose for his work?

3. What does Freud want to constantly be reminded of throughout his book?

4. How many different sections are used in Chapter 6, "The Theory of Sexuality"?

5. What is the term for when a child has adoration for his or her parent that is adopted in another member of the opposite sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what language was Freud's original work written and how might this affect Freud's work?

2. What does Freud say is the main concern of people's dreams dealing with psycho-therapy?

3. What does Freud suggest is important for the patient to do in therapy?

4. What are the three sexual preferences Freud discusses in great length and briefly describe them.

5. What does Freud say neuroses are linked to?

6. What does Freud suggest about children under five years old?

7. What symptoms did 'Dora' have after experiencing a sexual trauma?

8. What are some of the conditions to having an effective psycho-analysis?

9. What did the doctor's find was making 'Dora' verge on suicidal behavior?

10. What does Freud repeatedly write that he believes is innate in all of us?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering Anna O., one of Freud's first and classical patients of psychotherapy, how do you think her illness contributed to the field of psychology? What discovery was made through Anna O.'s treatment? Provide examples and quote the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

What does Freud discuss as being a common factor in the male homosexuals he analyzed? What does he mention in regards to a homosexual's mother and father?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Freud's findings on bisexuality. What childhood factors contribute to one's sexual desire? What does Freud say about children at the age of five and twelve? How is that relevant to bisexuality?

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