Get Psychoanalyzed! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Erik Erikson

Erikson respected Freud's theories and considered himself mostly an ego-based analyst versus the id-based (like Freud). Such psychoanalytic-oriented therapists as Melania Klein (1975) and Margaret Mahler (1968) use the labels self psychology or object-relations theory, a term used by Freud, to refer to that which satisfies a need to the significant person or thing that is the object or target of one's feelings or drives. Just as a young child, and later, the adolescent, needs to learn a healthy balance between bonding (attachment) and separation (individuation), couples also are happiest when they feel both independence and attachment. Such couples feel a basic serenity based on a sense of freedom, self -sufficiency, and self-esteem, which then paradoxically allows a truer intimate bonding with someone else.

Answer: Erik Erikson

As said Erikson is the obvious choice here due to the almost direct correlation to many of his psychosocial views which paralelled some of Freud's. Erikson respected Freud's theories and considered himself mostly an ego-based analyst. The definition I shall offer, requires the following, briefly stated context. Freud labeled his theory and treatment approach 'psychoanalysis,' which initially was an 'id psychology.' As he further evolved his psychoanalysis and began to focus on the ego (and superego), psychoanalysis became an 'ego psychology.' During a transitional period, which lasted several decades, while many analysts could not yet go along with Freud's monumental revision, (essentially, the first paradigm change in psychoanalysis), those analysts who could adopt the new ideas, referred to themselves as 'ego psychologists' to distinguish themselves from 'id psychologists.' It was only after id psychology was largely eclipsed, did most ego psychologists drop their special delineation and simply spoke of themselves as psychoanalysts, and of their work as psychoanalysis.

Answer: People are classified as compliant, aggressive, or detached types.

No modern practitioner of psychoanalysis would risk the possibility of simply 'labeling' due to countertransference issues and the fact that their means of practice remain firmly rooted in the classical methods.

Answer: Borderline disorder

Ego, Id, and Superego Theories will explain the wrong answers, but the Borderline diagnosis is rather new and affects mostly women. Most analysts will rely heavily on the DSM-IV for this as there exists numerous other disorders that can mimic Borderline Personality Disorder. Antisocial personality disorder, severe substance abuse or dependence, and somatization disorders are common ones (just to name a few).

Answer: School age

Side by side chart comparisons of theories clearly show this. It is also quite apparent by the writings and beliefs of both men. Each had documented his own theories in stages, and since Erikson was cosidered to be a Freudian scholar and was heavily influenced by Freud, it only seems natural that this ability to relate the two would only be logical.

Answer: Phallic

Again, we can rely on parallel charts published by both pioneers; as stated, it was only logical and even more than likely predisposed to occur. It was considered inevitable that (although different at times) most of their theories would intersect eventually.

Answer: Working Through

As it a slower more regimented process, the analyst can actually control many variables, especially with cooperative patients. A little change over small amounts of time is good, but this method allows both patient and analyst from rushing and suffering major setbacks during treatment.

Answer: It allows patients to relive their pasts during therapy.

Reliving past experiences is essential for ruling out numerous factors such as projection, sublimation,regression, and most importantly and recently, repression. For example if a 40 year-old patient was sexually abused in her teens, the analyst makes a great breakthrough when those memories (if repressed) are released.

He or she may even be able to assist with closure if her tormentor is still alive and can be brought forth to legally clear the air.

Answer: Phallic stage

Openly stated in any of Freud's works concerning this stage of development.

Answer: Phallic stage

Daughters frequently become 'Daddy's Girls' and sons lean more toward gaining the acceptance and praise of their mothers during the phallic stage more than in any other stage.

Answer: Separation and Individuation

Because of the individuation stage, if left alone too much to 'occupy themselves' narcissistic tendencies may develop as there is a lack of stimuli other than entertaining themselves. This can turn into a primitive form of self-love very early. Separation begins the anxiety and formulation of mood swings, poor impulsivity, and some other early (but not necessarily evoked) symptoms rooted in the classic borderline development. We tend to see narcissism etiology some years before we see full-scale borderline developments.

Answer: Not to make radical lifestyle changes

Again, the analysts wish to maintain the slow process of working through at a pace suitable to lifestyle of the patient. Any radical or sudden changes could easily upset or even destroy and progress if introduced too early.

Answer: Modern practitioners believe the ego is the part of the personality that represents morality. It strives for perfection, not pleasure.

The superego controls morality and the ID seeks pleasure and instant gratification.

Answer: The whole range of procedural factors during treatment

This includes a payment plan, regular sessions and evaluations, and strict analyst patient confidence unless a signed release is obtained from the patient.

Answer: The patient lies on a couch.

The couch is pretty much out of here, although some old-school European analysts still insist upon it.