by Iris Angell
Parental influences play a significant role in shaping our personalities and behaviors. This quiz delves into key psychological theories and concepts related to ‘mommy’ and ‘daddy’ issues. Whether you’re a psychology enthusiast or just curious about the impact of parental figures, this quiz will challenge your understanding and perhaps provide some intriguing insights. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s get started!
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Mommy or Daddy Issues Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which psychologist is most associated with the concept of the Oedipus complex?
Carl Jung
Sigmund Freud
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
2. Which attachment style is characterized by anxiety and uncertainty about the availability of a caregiver?
Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Disorganized attachment
3. Who developed the theory of psychosocial development that includes stages such as ‘Trust vs. Mistrust’?
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Lawrence Kohlberg
Sigmund Freud
4. Which concept refers to the internalized ideals and standards of parents that form part of the superego?
Ego
Id
Superego
Conscience
5. According to Carl Jung, which archetype represents the nurturing and caring aspects often associated with the mother?
The Hero
The Shadow
The Anima
The Great Mother
6. Which developmental psychologist is known for the theory of cognitive development that includes stages such as the sensorimotor stage?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
John Bowlby
7. Which term describes the phenomenon where a child adopts the characteristics of the same-sex parent?
Identification
Projection
Fixation
Regression
8. Which psychologist is known for the concept of ‘inferiority complex’?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
Erik Erikson
9. Who proposed the ‘Strange Situation’ experiment to study attachment styles in children?
John Bowlby
Mary Ainsworth
Harry Harlow
Konrad Lorenz
10. Which term describes the phenomenon where a child feels rivalry toward the same-sex parent and desire for the opposite-sex parent?
Electra complex
Oedipus complex
Latency stage
Genital stage
11. Who is known for the theory of ‘attachment’ that emphasizes the bond between a child and their primary caregiver?
John Bowlby
Mary Ainsworth
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
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