Intro to Counseling Theory and Techniques (Spring 2026)

With Dr. Lien Nguyen :)

Who is credited for psychoanalytic theory? (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. Breuer

B. Charcot

C. Freud

D. William S.

C. Freud

According to Freud, people struggle to find a balance: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. between Oedipal and Electra complexes.

B. between neurotic and psychotic defense mechanisms.

C. between self-expression and the expectations of authority figures.

D. between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior.

D. between sexual drives and socially acceptable behavior.

The pursuit of pleasure and gratification as embodied by the “pleasure principle” is the goal of the: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. id.

B. superego.

C. ego.

D. unconcious.

A. id.

The term “libido” refers to: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. rational thought.

B. the death instinct.

C. energy and vitality.

D. conscience.

C. energy and vitality.

Despite its self-defeating quality, Gabe had been unsuccessful in eliminating his use of alcohol because of the pleasure it brought him.

In Freudian terms, which personality system was dominating his behavior? (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. superego

B. id

C. libido

D. ego

B. id

Jared felt guilty about sleeping late on Sunday morning instead of going to church.

To which personality system would Freud attribute Jared’s feelings? (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. id

B. ego

C. superego

D. libido

C. superego

According to Jung, two attitudes are present in the conscious mind.

They are: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. thinking and feeling.

B. extraversion and introversion.

C. anima and animus.

D. positive and negative.

B. extraversion and introversion.

According to Jungian theory, psychic well-being is evidenced through: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. equal skill in using all attitudes.

B. balance between personality opposites.

C. sufficient ability to extravert.

D. equal skill in using all functions.

B. balance between personality opposites.

The side of ourselves that we show to the outside world is the: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. dominant function.

B. persona.

C. dominant attitude.

D. ego

B. persona.

Lynn found dishonesty reprehensible and was suspicious of the honesty of many people with whom she interacted.

In Jungian theory, Lynn’s reaction can be attributed to the: (Chapter 2 & 4)

A. shadow.

B. animus.

C. intuition.

D. inferior function.

A. shadow.