A02 psychodynamic approach to psychopathology

Question 1

What are the 3 limitations for the psychodynamic approach

Answer 1

Abstract concepts

Sexism

Lack of research evidence

Question 2

Tall about abstract concepts

Answer 2

I’d ego and superego are difficult to define and research cz they operate primarily at unconscious level.

Mean little support for psychodynamic explanations

Question 3

Talk about Sexism

Answer 3

Theory is sexual unbalanced because it’s less well developed for women

Question 4

Talk about lack of research evidence

Answer 4

This also links back to abstract concepts

Theory is difficult to prove or disprove

Can turn apparent disproof into support due to the defence mechanisms