PSYCHOLOGY _ ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Explain the structure of personality as described by Freud. Describe how the id, superego, and ego work together to form a personality. How does the unconscious mind fit into the structure of personality?

2. According to Freud, the experiences we have as young children shape our personalities. Describe the psychosexual stages of development as explained by Freud. Explain how these stages help to form personality characteristics in a person.

3.  Define the concept of deviation from social norms as it relates to abnormality. Also discuss how a behavior may deviate from social norms but not be considered abnormal. Give an example of a behavior that deviates from social norms that would be considered abnormal and an example of behavior that deviates from social norms that would not be considered abnormal.

4.  Compare and contrast social anxiety and specific phobia. Give a real-life example of each to illustrate your answer.

5.  Define schizophrenia. Discuss how positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms relate to schizophrenia. Then address this scenario: A friend of yours just learned a family member was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Your friend knows you learned about schizophrenia in your abnormal psychology class and asks why schizophrenia develops and who is most likely to get it. Discuss how you would respond to these questions.