1 Theories Flashcards
types of theories of mental illness
1 psychoanalytic 2 cognitive 3 interpersonal 4 behavioral 5 humanistic 6 biological
psychoanalytic
uncover unconscious conflicts
interpersonal
to reduce/eliminate psych symtoms by improving functioning + satisfaction w social relationships
-mostly for depression
behavioral
approach works best when its directed at a specific problem + goals are defined
-effective in treating phobias, alcohol use, schizo, + others
Sigmeund Freud
believed that source of mental illness is r/t UNRESOLVED ISSUES that from childhood
Freud’s Level of Awareness
1 conscious
2 preconscious
3 unconscious
conscious
all materials that person is aware of at any one time
-perception, memories, thoughts, fantasies, feelings
preconscious
materials that can be retrieved easily thru conscious effort
unconscious
- repressed memories, passions, unacceptable urges
- memories + emo assoc w trauma
- exerts powerful yet unseen effect on the conscious
T/F individual is able to retrieve unconscious materials without the assistance of a trained therapist
FALSE
individual is UNABLE to retrieve w/o prof help
Erik Erikson’s Ego Theory
culture + society exert significant influence on personality
8 predetermined life stages in Erikson
1 trust/mistrust 2 autonomy/shame + doubt 3 initiative/guilt 4 industry/inferiority 5 identity/role confusion 6 intimacy/isolation 7 generativity/self absorption 8 integrity/despair
intimacy vs isolation
20-35 y.o
-intimate bonds of love + friendship
idenntity vs role confusion
12-20y.o
- making transition fr child to adulthood
- developing sense of identity
generevity vs self absorption
35-65 y.o
- fulfilling life goals that involve career, family, society
- developing concerns that embrace future generations