Psychodynamic

Question 1

who came up with the approach

Answer 1

Sigmund Freud

Question 2

what was the first assumption

Answer 2

We are aware of our conscious mind but this is only a small part of what goes on. Our unconscious mind is a vast storehouse of historical drivers that rule our behaviour.

Question 3

second assumption

Answer 3

all human behaviour can be explained in terms of inner conflict of the mind.
we posses innate drives taht motivate behaviour as we develope through our lives. our personality is split up in 3 parts Id,ego and superego.

Question 4

third assumption

Answer 4

our child hood experiences have a significant importance in determining our personality when we reach adult hood.

Question 5

role of unconscious

Answer 5

when memories are in the conscious mind they may become distressing and then as a defence mechanism repressed in the unconscious mind.

Question 6

preconscious mind

Answer 6

between unconscious and conscious where things from our unconscious slip through in things such as dreams.

Question 7

Freudian slip

Answer 7

slips come from unconscious desires and urges which could be things you want to say but feel unable to express or feelings that have yet to enter you conscious mind.

Question 8

the id

Answer 8

what your born with. urges and desires. like the devil. imitate gratification and no care for punishment and consequences. fully unconscious.

Question 9

super ego

Answer 9

your ideal self in societies eyes. it opposes the id. doing what feels right scared of consequence

Question 10

ego

Answer 10

the ref between id and superego. keeps them both in check is your actual self.

Question 11

oral stage

Answer 11

0-1 age, mouth, putting things in your mouth. if fixated could cause you to be orally aggressive- gum and pens. or orally passive smoking.

Question 12

anal stage

Answer 12

2-3 bladder and bowlses. toilet training.

Question 13

phallic

Answer 13

4-6 genitals exploring genitals oedipus complex-boys
electra complex- girls

Question 14

latency

Answer 14

7-10 dormant sexual feelings time for hobbies and friendships cant fixate at this stage

Question 15

genitalia

Answer 15

11+ sexual interests determend by parents

Question 16

repression

Answer 16

unwanted thoughts and painful memories are upsetting instead of facing them unconsciously choose to hide them

Question 17

denial

Answer 17

when you refuse to accept reality or facts. block them out so you don’t have tot deal with it.

Question 18

displacement

Answer 18

direct strong emotions and frustration towards the wrong person. allows to satisfy impulse without consequence

Question 19

case studies

Answer 19

little hands, rat man, wolf man, anna o