Theories of Lifespan Development

Question 1

What is an acronym to remember the stages of Freud’s psychosexual theory?

Answer 1

Freud loves fruits. The fruits that he likes are:
- Oranges (Oral)
- Apples (Anal)
- Pineapples (Phallic)
- Lemons (Latency)
- Grapes (Genital)

Question 2

What is the major conflict during the oral stage?

Answer 2

Weening off breast or bottle

Question 3

What is the major conflict during the anal stage?

Answer 3

Tolit Training

Question 4

What is the major conflict during the phallic stage?

Answer 4

Oedipus/Electra complex

Question 5

What is the major conflict during the latency stage?

Answer 5

None

Question 6

What is the major conflict during the genital stage?

Answer 6

None

Question 7

What are defense mechanisms?

Answer 7

Protective measures that the ego uses to restore balance.

Question 8

What are the eight defense mechanisms discussed?

Answer 8

• Denial
• Displacement
• Projection
• Rationalization
• Reaction formation
• Regression
• Repression
• Sublimation

Question 9

Denial

Answer 9

Refusing to accept real events because they are unpleasant

Question 10

Displacement

Answer 10

Transferring inappropriate urges/ behaviors onto more acceptable or less threatening targets

Question 11

Projection

Answer 11

Attributing unacceptable desires to others

Question 12

Rationalization

Answer 12

Justifying behaviors by substituting acceptable reasons for less acceptable real reasons

Question 13

Reaction Formation

Answer 13

Reducing anxiety by adopting beliefs contrary to your own beliefs

Question 14

Regression

Answer 14

Returning to coping strategies for less mature stages of development

Question 15

Repression

Answer 15

Suppressing painful thoughts/memories