Freud Flashcards
1
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What was the aim of Freud’s study?
A
- Give an account of a boy who was suffering from phobias & use it as a case to illustrate the existence of the Oedipus Complex
2
Q
Identify 3 features of Freud’s sample?
A
- Jewish boy from Vienna Austria
- Little Hans
- Used info from when 3
3
Q
What method was used?
A
- Clinical case study
2. Longitudinal Study
4
Q
How did Freud obtain his info?
A
Han’s father conducted many discussions with Hans& passed it on to Freud (secondary data)
5
Q
At what age did Hans become interested with his ‘widdler’?
A
3
6
Q
Identify 2 dreams Hans had
A
- A big giraffe sat on & crumbled a smaller giraffe. This represented his father trying to keep his mother away from Hans
- Hans imagined that a plumber had come and 1st removed his bottom & widdler & then gave him bigger ones
7
Q
What were 2 of Freud’s results?
A
- Hans’ daydream about giraffes was actually him trying to take his mother away from his father so that he could have her
- Hans’ fantasy about the plumber suggests he has identified with his father & passing through the OC
8
Q
What were 2 of Freud’s conclusions?
A
The study provides evidence for:
- His theory of psychosexual development
- His suggestion that boys in the phallic stage of psychosexual development experience the OC
- The nature of phobias are products of our unconscious anxiety
