basics in the psychodynamic theory (freud) Flashcards
what are the 7 defence mechanisms?
- regression
- projection
- rationalisation
- displacement
- denial
- repressions
- sublimation
what is denial?
making yourself believe something won’t happen when in fact in will
what is displacement?
where you transfer your feelings onto something or someone else
what is rationalisation?
explaining our actions so that they make sense, so then we won’t feel so bad about them
what is sublimation?
when people transform unwanted impulses into something less harmful and often even helpful
what is projection?
when unacceptable thoughts are dealt with by saying they are someone else’s thoughts
what is regression?
reverting back to a childlike state because you can’t get what you want
what is repression?
pushing bad experiences or negative emotions to the back of your mind so you forget about it
what is an id?
- the irrational pleasure principle that consists of urges and desires
- if the id is denied its pleasure, it will become frustrated
what is an ego?
- the reality principle that exists within the conscious mind
- finds a way a to grant the desires that come from the id
what is a superego?
- based on the morality principle, where decisions are made based on what is right for others
- guilt and shame is generated when the super ego objects the ego’s thoughts
- fights against aggression
what is the conscious part of the mind?
the part of the mind we’re aware of at any point in time
what is the unconscious part of the brain?
the part consisting of material which we can never have direct access to as it could create psychological problem’s
what is the pre-conscious part of the brain?
the part of the mind consisting of material we aren’t currently aware of but could potentially be aware of
