Psychoanalytical Theory Flashcards

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What are the three components of personality in psychoanalytic theory?

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The Id, Ego, and Superego.

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What does the id operate on, and what does it seek?

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Operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

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What is the role of the ego in personality?

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Mediates between the id and the external world, operating on the reality principle.

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What is the superego’s function in personality?

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Represents internalized societal and parental standards, promoting moral judgment and striving for perfection.

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What is stored in the unconscious mind according to psychoanalytic theory?

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Repressed memories, desires, and experiences that influence behavior.

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How do unconscious processes manifest in everyday life?

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Through dreams, slips of the tongue, or symbolic actions.

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What are the five psychosexual stages of development in Freud’s theory?

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Oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital stages.

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How do early childhood experiences influence personality according to Freud?

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They shape personality and can lead to fixations if conflicts are unresolved.

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What is the purpose of defense mechanisms in psychoanalytic theory?

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To manage anxiety and internal conflicts by the ego.

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Name four common defense mechanisms described by Freud.

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Repression, denial, projection, and displacement.

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What is the primary goal of psychoanalytic therapy?

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To make the unconscious conscious, increasing self-awareness.

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How does psychoanalytic therapy address emotional difficulties?

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By exploring past experiences, especially childhood, to uncover unresolved conflicts.

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What is the purpose of free association in therapy?

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To encourage clients to verbalize thoughts without censorship, revealing unconscious material.

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How does dream analysis help in psychoanalytic therapy?

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It interprets the latent content of dreams to uncover unconscious desires and conflicts.

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What is transference in psychoanalytic therapy?

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When clients project feelings onto the therapist that reflect unresolved relational patterns.

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What is countertransference in therapy?

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When the therapist projects their own feelings onto the client, which must be managed carefully.

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What are some key contributions of psychoanalytic theory?

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Understanding human behavior and influencing therapeutic practices.

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What are the main critiques of psychoanalytic theory?

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It is deterministic, overly focused on sexuality, and lacks empirical support.

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How has psychoanalytic theory been adapted in modern therapy?

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It is often used in psychodynamic therapy, focusing on relational dynamics and shorter-term interventions.