Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding Sigmund Freud’s theory?

Question

1. As part of his theory, Freud identified three primary components of personality.
2. As part of his theory, Freud identified certain psychosexual stages of development.
3. As part of his theory, Freud identified certain psychosocial stages of development.
4. Freud based his theory on children with problems.
5. Freud was a physician who specialised in diseases of the nervous system.

3 and 4
3, 4 and 5
1, 2 and 3
All the above.

Answer 1

The statements that are FALSE regarding Sigmund Freud's theory are:

3. As part of his theory, Freud identified certain psychosocial stages of development. (This statement is false because Erik Erikson, not Freud, is known for identifying psychosocial stages of development.)

4. Freud based his theory on children with problems. (This statement is misleading; Freud primarily worked with adults and his theory was largely developed through studies of adult patients, particularly those with neuroses.)

Based on this analysis, the correct choice is:

3 and 4.