Chapter 4 Bolded Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What did Freud originally use the term libido to refer to?
A
To sexual energy, he later broadened it to include the energy of all the life instincts. Should be understood as a source of motivation that encompasses sexual energy, but goes beyond it.
2
Q
Instincts that serve the purpose of the survival of the indiv. and human race. Oriented toward growth, development, and creativity.
A
Life instincts
