approaches a01 Flashcards
explain the defence mechanism repression
repression - forcing a distressing memory out of the conscious mind
explain the defence mechanism denial
refusing to acknowledge some aspect of reality
explain the defence mechanism displacement
transferring feelings from true source of distressing emotion onto a substitute target
oral (0-1)
mouth is pleasure source, fixation = smoking
anal (1-3)
anus is pleasure source, toilet training occurs
fixation = anal retentive- perfectionist, obsessive
anal expulsive - thoughtless messy
phallic (3-6)
genitals are pleasure source, opedius + Electra comples (sexual feelings towards opposite sex parent) resolved by identifying with same gender parent
fixation - homosexuality
latent + genital stage (6-death)
sexual drives repressed. Genitals become pleasure source again - child is an adult
Explain counselling psychology- humanistic
- Rogers developed client centred therapy. This would help those with low self-esteem and help them self actualise.
- Those in therapy are seen as clients not patient and it is the role of the therapist to help them discover their own solutions within a supportive, non-judgemental environment
- The therapist must be genuine empathetic and must give the client unconditional positive regard to help build their self-esteem.