freud (psychodynamic theory) - psychodynamic theory

Question 1

what is his psychodynamic theory say?

Answer 1

our early childhood experiences determine our future behaviour and if we will act anti-socially

Question 2

what is the ID?

Answer 2

seeks instant gratification for your needs and desires (such as need for sex, sleep and food) it acts selfishly and its powerful

Question 3

whats the EGO?

Answer 3

-known as reality principle
-mediates between ID and SUPEREGO making sure you gratify your needs and desires morally and in a socially acceptable way

Question 4

whats the SUPEREGO?

Answer 4

-known as morality principle
-contains our conscience and moral values which is learnt from our parents (we internalise their morals)

Question 5

what are the ways your superego can be damaged and how does this effect you?

Answer 5

weakly developed superego- will feel less guilt about anti-social behaviour
too harsh/unforgiving superego- have deep seated guilty feelings so therefore crave punishment to release these feelings
deviant superego- child will have successfully socialised but into a deviant moral code

Question 6

freuds study

Answer 6

sampled 12 kids in his neighbourhood and kept diaries on them

Question 7

strengths of freuds study

Answer 7

-his research influenced many modern day techniques like psychoanalysis and therapies
-he was the first person to look into emotions, trauma and relationships

Question 8

weaknesses of freuds study

Answer 8

-kids too young to understand what was going on
-unrepresentative as it was a short term study
-focuses on emotions and not external circumstances
-very subjective as it is his own opinion and no tests to test his theories