Important Theories

Question 1

Psychodynamic Theory

Answer 1

Little or no free will. the unconscious lies behind every mental process. Id/ego/superego

Question 2

ID

Answer 2

only component of personality that is around from birth. entirely unconscious and includes instintive and primitive behaviors. primary component of personality. strives for immediate gratificaiton of desires.

Question 3

EGO

Answer 3

responsible for dealing with reality. Ensures impluses can be expressed in a manner acceptable in the real work. functions in conscious, preconscious and unconscious mind. based on reality - wants to satisfy ID realistically and appropriately

Question 4

SUPEREGO

Answer 4

right vs wrong. guidelines for making judgement. GUILT. forms around age 5. includes ego ideal and conscience.

Question 5

EGO IDEAL

Answer 5

rules and standards for good behaviors. approval by parents/authoirty

Question 6

Conscious

Answer 6

info about things that are viewed as bad by parents/society. behaviors are typically forbidden and lead to consequences.

Question 7

primary proces thinking

Answer 7

language of the unconscious (dreams, associations, slips of tounges)

Question 8

Ego Psychology (psychodynamic theory)

Answer 8

ana freud - focuses on healthy individual; basic drives are influenced by the environment and critical periods.
*draws heavily from psychoanalysis and utilizes effects of conscious and unconcsious
* individuals are products of the past and past explains the present.

Question 10

EGO PSYCHOLOGY: Suggestion

Answer 10

the therapists plants a seed/idea

Question 11

Abreaction

Answer 11

strong emotions are discussed in regard to the issue/cathartic

Question 12

manipulation

Answer 12

therapists directly/indirectly influences the client to a plan of action

Question 13

clarification

Answer 13

therapists pinpoints significant themes.