Freud

Question 1

Psychic determinsim

Answer 1

nothing is random, free will is an illusion bc all of our choices are affected by external forces.

Question 2

Psychodynamic

Answer 2

set of processes always in motion which causes influence on behaviour. Id and superego always exerting influence. Causes conflict which must be dealt with through defence mechanisms.

Question 3

Freud’s Topographical Mind

Answer 3

Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious

Question 4

Freud’s structural model of personality

Answer 4

3 components: Id,ego, superego
all work in tandem to create personality

Question 5

Id

Answer 5

original, primitive part. Source of all energy. Instinctual, animalistic. Immediate gratification.
- Primary process: imagination of desired object. Can momentarily satisfy impulse. -Creates feelings of wish fulfilment.
Follows pleasure principle.

Question 6

Ego

Answer 6

rational part. Deals pragmatically with reality. Controls energy of id.
Follows reality principle: actions must take into account constraints of reality. Self control.
Marshmallow test uses secondary process: hold off id desires until the right moment. Doesn’t care about morality

Question 7

Superego

Answer 7

part that seeks moral perfection. Last to develop. Prevent id impulses rather than eliminate them
2 parts: ego ideal and conscience

Question 8

Ego ideal

Answer 8

represents perfection and rewards for good behaviour. Perfect example to which we aspire. Pride.

Question 9

Conscience

Answer 9

punishes violations of moral standards. Guilt. Concerned with morality, not rationality