AC2.2 Flashcards
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Freud
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- created his theory from 1856-1939
2
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What did Freud believe about the impact of childhood?
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- how our early childhood experiences can determine our personality and future
- if a child doesn’t transition from being dominant ID to ego dominant they are more likely to be criminal
3
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what does Freud describe as the conscious state?
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the part of the mind that we are aware of
4
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what does Freud describe as the pre- conscious state?
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Thoughts & memories that are easy to access if recalled
5
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what does Freud describe as the un conscious state?
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Deep , shameful thoughts that are repressed memories
6
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What is a Id?
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- known as a ‘inner devil’
- impulsive thoughts that are selfish that develop when we are babies
- it’s designed to pleasure ourselves and will get it in any way possible
7
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What is an ego?
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- described as the reality principle
- tries to be practical and realistic
- acting as a mediator between ID and the superego
8
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What is an super ego?
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- described as moral conscience
- we learn this through interaction with our parents
- tells you what is moral
9
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What is a neurotic psyche ?
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- super ego is domaint
- leads to constant worry and further anxiety and guilt
- could lead to break the anxiety by doing something bad
10
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What is a Psychotic psyche ?
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- Domainted by Id
- psychotic behaviour that should be kept under control
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What is a psychopatic psyche ?
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- there is no super ego and I’d is most dominate
- psychopathic tendencies most likely to be criminal
