Perspectiva Psicoanalitica Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the psychoanalytic perspective?
The primary focus is on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences.
True or False: The ego operates on the pleasure principle.
False. The ego operates on the reality principle.
Fill in the blank: According to Freud, the _____ is the part of the mind that contains our primal instincts and desires.
id
What are the three components of personality according to Freud?
Id, ego, and superego.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism? A) Repression B) Projection C) Introspection
C) Introspection
What is the role of the superego in personality?
The superego acts as the moral compass and enforces ethical standards.
True or False: Psychoanalysis emphasizes the importance of free will in human behavior.
False. Psychoanalysis emphasizes the influence of unconscious motives.
What is transference in psychoanalysis?
Transference is the redirection of feelings from one person to another, often from the patient to the therapist.
Fill in the blank: The process of bringing unconscious thoughts to consciousness is known as _____
insight
What is the significance of dreams in psychoanalytic theory?
Dreams are seen as a window into the unconscious mind and reveal hidden desires.
Multiple Choice: Which stage is NOT part of Freud’s psychosexual stages of development? A) Anal B) Phallic C) Cognitive
C) Cognitive
What is the goal of psychoanalytic therapy?
To uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts.
True or False: Freud believed that all thoughts and behaviors are influenced by childhood experiences.
True.
What is the defense mechanism of denial?
Denial is refusing to accept reality or facts.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the mediator between the id and the superego.
ego
What is the purpose of free association in psychoanalysis?
To allow patients to express thoughts freely, revealing unconscious material.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following does NOT describe repression? A) Forgetting traumatic events B) Consciously remembering experiences C) Keeping unwanted thoughts out of consciousness
B) Consciously remembering experiences
What does the term ‘Oedipus complex’ refer to?
A child’s feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
True or False: The psychoanalytic perspective is primarily concerned with observable behavior.
False. It focuses on internal processes.
What is the significance of the unconscious mind in psychoanalysis?
It contains thoughts and memories that influence behavior without conscious awareness.
Fill in the blank: _____ is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable feelings to others.
Projection
What is the importance of childhood experiences in psychoanalytic theory?
They shape personality and influence behavior throughout life.
Multiple Choice: Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis? A) Carl Jung B) Sigmund Freud C) Alfred Adler
B) Sigmund Freud
What is the method of interpretation in psychoanalysis?
It involves analyzing dreams, free associations, and slips of the tongue to uncover hidden meanings.
True or False: All psychoanalytic theories agree on the same mechanisms of personality development.
False. There are various interpretations and schools within psychoanalysis.
