Psychoanalytic Therapy - CH 4

Question 1

What is the main focus of psychotherapy?

Answer 1

the role of the unconscious

Question 2

Erik Erikson pioneered what development theory?

Answer 2

psychosocial development theory.

Question 3

Freud views human nature as ___

Answer 3

deterministic - our behavior is determined by irrational forces, unconscious motivations and biological/instinctual drives

Question 4

libido is?

Answer 4

sexual energy and energy of all life instincts

Question 5

Goal of life in psychoanalytic theory?

Answer 5

gaining pleasure and avoiding pain

Question 6

What is the function of the Id

Answer 6

original system of personality; all untamed drives/impulses; biological component; unconscious

Question 7

What is the function of the ego?

Answer 7

contact with external reality - attempts to organize/mediate between id and dangers of the id’s impulses; actions can be conscious or unconscious

Question 8

What is function of superego?

Answer 8

judicial role, internalized social component, moral code