Sleeping and dreaming Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is the main subject of Freud’s ‘Wolf Man’ study?
Sergei Pankejeff
What was the primary focus of Freud’s analysis of the Wolf Man?
The subject’s childhood memories and the interpretation of dreams.
True or False: The Wolf Man’s real name was Sergei Pankejeff.
True
In what year did Freud begin working with the Wolf Man?
1910
What significant childhood experience did the Wolf Man report?
Witnessing his parents’ sexual intercourse.
Fill in the blank: Freud used the term ‘_____’ to refer to the Wolf Man’s fear of castration.
castration anxiety
What animal did the Wolf Man dream about that influenced the title of the study?
A wolf
Multiple Choice: What therapeutic technique did Freud primarily use with the Wolf Man? A) Hypnosis B) Free association C) Dream analysis D) Behavior modification
B) Free association
What did Freud believe the Wolf Man’s dreams symbolized?
His repressed thoughts and conflicts.
True or False: Freud concluded that the Wolf Man’s symptoms were solely due to family dynamics.
False
What did Freud identify as a key factor in the Wolf Man’s neurosis?
The conflict between his sexual desires and his moral values.
Fill in the blank: Freud’s interpretation of the Wolf Man’s dreams was heavily influenced by the theory of _____ complexes.
Oedipal
What was the Wolf Man’s diagnosed with
clinical depression
Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with the Wolf Man study? A) Repression B) Transference C) Behavioral conditioning D) Dream analysis
C) Behavioral conditioning
What did the Wolf Man’s dreams of wolves represent in Freud’s analysis?
His fears and anxieties related to sexuality.
True or False: Freud’s Wolf Man case study is considered a landmark in psychoanalytic theory.
True
What did Freud believe about the origin of the Wolf Man’s symptoms?
They originated from unresolved childhood conflicts.
Fill in the blank: The Wolf Man’s case study is often cited as an example of Freud’s theory of _____ development.
psychosexual
What was the Wolf Man’s relationship with his father described as?
Ambivalent and conflicted.
Multiple Choice: Freud’s analysis of the Wolf Man contributed to which of the following theories? A) Behaviorism B) Cognitive theory C) Psychoanalysis D) Humanistic psychology
C) Psychoanalysis
What role did dreams play in Freud’s analysis of the Wolf Man?
They were seen as a window into his unconscious mind.
True or False: The Wolf Man’s case was one of the first to illustrate the importance of dreams in psychoanalysis.
True
Fill in the blank: Freud believed that the Wolf Man’s fear of wolves was a manifestation of his _____ fears.
sexual
What was the outcome of Freud’s treatment of the Wolf Man?
The Wolf Man reported some improvement but continued to struggle with his issues.
