Several of Freud's Ideas About Moral Development Have Been Shown

question 40

Multiple Choice

Several of Freud's ideas about moral development have been shown to be incorrect. Which idea below is an incorrect assumption of Freud's?

• A) Males would have a weaker superego than females.
• B) Identification with the mother has a greater role to play in moral development than identification with the father.
• C) Girls' superego is weaker than boys' and girls are less able to resist temptation.
• D) The superego develops in infancy.

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Definitions:

Dominant Type

Refers to a personality style or trait characterized by assertiveness, control, and leadership qualities.

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian theory describing a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Social Interest

A concept in Adlerian psychology referring to an individual's attitude towards and awareness of being a part of a community and contributing positively to it.

Social Interest

A concept introduced by Alfred Adler, referring to an individual's inclination to work with others for the common good.