1. Freud wrote that the case study of Little Hans provided support for his theory of sexuality. Outline two pieces of evidence from the study that support Freud’s theory of sexuality.

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2. The study by Freud contains the following extract of a conversation between Hans and his father.

 

Father: When the horse fell down did you think of your Daddy?

 

Hans: Perhaps. Yes, its possible

 

(a) What was Hans’ father trying to find out with this questioning?

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(b) Give one problem with this type of questioning.

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3. The study by Freud is an example of “action research” where the researcher collects evidence at the same time as attempting to bring about a change in the situation. Using the case study of Little Hans as an example, give two problems with conducting action research.

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(a) In the study by Freud, Little Hans is referred to as a “little Oedipus”. Briefly describe the Oedipus complex.

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(b) Outline one piece of evidence from the study that is used to support the claim that Hans is a “little Oedipus”.

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5. (a) From Freud's study on Little Han's, outline one piece of evidence that suggests Hans's phobia resulted from the Oedipus complex.

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(b) Outline an alternative explanation for Hans's phobia.

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6. From the study by Freud, briefly describe one of Little Hans' dreams or fantasies

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7. From the study by Freud on Little Hans, outline one problem with the way data was gathered.

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8. From the Freud's study of Little Hans, outline one strength and one weakness of the way in which the data was gathered.

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9. Outline two pieces of evidence used by Freud to suggest that Hans's fear of horses was symbolic of a fear of his father.

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10. Suggest an alternative explanation for little Hans' phobia of horses other than the one given in the study by Freud.

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11. According to Freud, little Hans was in the phallic stage of development.

 

(a) Identify two features of the phallic stage shown by little Hans.

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(b) Suggest one weakness of the evidence to support his conclusion about little Hans

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12 Freud suggested that little Hans was going through the Oedipus Complex. Describe two pieces of evidence from the study which would support this claim.

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