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L3: Psychoanalytic Theory and Defense Mechanisms Flashcards

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Introduction of Psychoanalytic Theory

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Psychoanalytic theory is among a group of theories that:

  • tried to explain how personality normally develops.
  • Have concern about the difficulties met in early development and may be lead to long-term personality deficits or psychiatric disorders later in life.
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Each theory assumed a certain type of psychotherapy that is based on the hypothesis and assumptions of this theory.

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Psychoanalytic theory can be considered as the first theory of personality among other theories such as: Behavioral, Humanistic, Cognitive, Object Relation…

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what is Psychoanalytic theory based on?

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Sigmund Freud’s concept that behavior is determined by forces derived from unconscious mental processes.

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what are freud theories of mind?

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  • the Topographic theory of the mind (developed it early in his career).
  • the Structural theory of mind (developed it later in his career).

He was also concerned with Dreams, Instinct theory and Transference.

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In the topographic theory, the mind contains three levels:

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unconscious mind, preconscious mind & conscious mind

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Characters of unconscious mind

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Characters of preconscious mind

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contains memories that, while not immediately available, can be accessed easily.

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Characters of conscious mind

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  • contains thoughts that a person is currently aware of.
  • It operates in close conjunction with the preconscious mind but doesn’t have access to unconscious mind.
  • The conscious mind uses secondary process thinking (logical, mature, time oriented) and can delay gratification.
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Parts of Structural theory of mind

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  • Id, Superego, Ego
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what does Id Contain?

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instinctive sexual & aggressive drives

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what is Id Controlled by?

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Controlled by:
- primary process thinking

Not influenced by:
- external reality

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what does Superego contain?

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Associated with:

  • Moral values.
  • Conscience.
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what does Superego control?

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Controls the expression of the id

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what does Ego Control?

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Controls the expression of the id: to adapt to the requirements of the external world (primarily by using defense mechanisms).

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value of Ego

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Id, Ego, Superego

  • Topographic Level
  • Age at which it develops
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Def of Defense Mechanism

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  • it refers to an unconscious mental techniques that used by the ego to keep conflicts out of the conscious mind, thus decreasing anxiety and maintaining a person sense of safety, equilibrium, and self-esteem.
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what is Repression?

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  • Repression (which is pushing unacceptable emotions into the unconscious i.e, Motivated forgetting) is the basic defense mechanism on which all others are based.
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Adv & Disadv of Defense Mechanism

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  • They can be useful in helping people deal with difficult life situations such as medical illness (adaptation).
  • when used in excess they can become a barrier to seeking care or adhering to treatment recommendations.
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Mature & Immature defense mechanism

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  • Mature defense mechanisms (see next page) (e.g. altruism, humor, sublimation, and suppression) when used in moderation, directly help the patient or others.
  • immature defense mechanisms (i.e. manifestations of child-like or disturbed behavior).
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Denial

  • Explanation
  • Example
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Displacment

  • Explanation
  • Example

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Reaction Formation

  • Explanation
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Projection

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Intellectuaziation

  • Explanation
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Dissociation

  • Explanation
  • Example
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Identification (Introjection)

  • Explanation
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Regression

  • Explanation
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Humor

  • Explanation
  • Example
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Altruism

  • Explanation
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Suppression

  • Explanation
  • Example
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Def of Transference Reactions

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  • transference and countertransference are unconscious mental attitudes based on important past personal relationships (e.g. with parents).
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Effect of Transference in physician-Patient Relationship

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These phenomena may alter judgment and behavior in patients’ relationships with their doctors (transference) and doctors’ relationships with their patients (countertransference)

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types of transference

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countertransference

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  • Feelings about a patient who reminds the doctor of a close friend or relative can interfere with the doctor’s medical judgment.

Y3R3 - Behavior ⚛️ (7 decks)

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