Chapter 1 - Freud Flashcards
What is the 1st stage in Freud’s theory?
Oral Stage (mouth) Age 0-1
How they learn about the world, attachment/bonding occurs with mother
For proper brain development, baby needs to suck on something for 3 1/2 to 4 years
Oral fixation: when they always need something in their mouth, can lead to smoking
What is the 2nd stage in Freud’s theory?
Anal stage (anus) Age 1-3
Average worldwide potty training: 3 1/2 to 4 years old
Anal retention: become obsessed with cleanliness, can develop OCD
What is the 3rd stage in Freud’s theory?
Phallis stage
Age 3-6
Children become interested in genetalia
Children might intensify their femininity/masculinity. “I’m a girl and proud”
What is the 4th stage in Freud’s theory?
Latency Stage
Age 7-11
Quiet stage, nothing sexual happens
What is the 5th stage in Freud’s theory?
Genital Stage (genitals) Age 12-rest of life
Most important thing is sex
What are the three personality components?
ID
EGO
SUPEREGO
What is the ID?
The ID is the pleasure principle. “I want”, all about me, enters personality at birth
What is the ego?
The ego (around age 3) is the reality principle. says “settle down” to the ID, acts as balancer of both ID and superego
What is the superego?
The superego (age 5) is the moral principle. Everything is black and white, right or wrong, no in-between
What are the defense mechanisms most commonly used by children?
Regression
Repression
Displacement
What is regression?
To go backwards, to return to place where you feel safe/secure
Ex: if new baby comes into family, older child might want to take the bottle again or pee their pants
What is repression?
Repression is to push your pain away, to shove it down. Typical with children who experience abuse
What is displacement?
Displacement is taking out your frustration and misery on someone else. That someone is usually more vulnerable than you
