Approaches (Psychodynamic) Flashcards
1
Q
What does it say behaviour is a result of?
A
“Behaviour can be explained in terms of the unconscious motives and desires”
2
Q
Is it Nature or nurture?
A
Both
- unconscious forces - Nature
- Products of upbringing - nurture
3
Q
Is it for or against scientific method?
A
Does not align with it so against
4
Q
What is the Id
A
Operates according to pleasure principle
5
Q
What is the Ego
A
Mediates between the demands of the id and reality/ superego
6
Q
What is the superego?
A
Divided into
- Consequence - societal rules
- Ego-Ideal - what a person strives towards
7
Q
What do defence mechanisms do?
A
- They are there to prevent traumatic memories from the unconscious from reaching conscious awareness
- They also operate unconsciously, distorting reality to reduce anxiety
8
Q
Define the defence mechanism repression
A
Unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts
9
Q
Define the defence mechanism of denial
A
The refusal to accept reality
10
Q
Define the defence mechanism of displacement
A
Redirecting of thoughts and feelings from original target onto an innocent object or individual
11
Q
What are the psychosexual stages?
A
Oral - 0-2 Years Anal - 2-3 years Phallic - 3-6 years Latent - 6-12 years Genital - 12+
