Psychodynamic Flashcards
unconscious
Part of mind that we are unaware of but directs much of our behaviour.
what is the psychodynamic approach
Describes the different forces (dynamics), most being unconscious that operate on the mind and direct human behaviours/experience.
repressed
memories that remain unconscious
how can repressed memories be accessed
through dreams or slip of tongue-parapraxes
preconscious
Thoughts and memories which are not currently in our conscious awareness but can be accessed if desired.
an example of an unconscious memory effecting behaviour
hysteria
id
Entirely unconscious and consists of all inherited components of personality present at birth
components of personality that are id
eros- sex life instinct
Thanatos-angry death instinct
pleasure principle
the id gets what it wants and is completely selfish.
repression
Forcing a distressing memory out of the conscious mind.
denial
Refusing to acknowledge a part of reality.
displacement
Transferring feelings from the true source of a distressing emotion onto a substitute target.
ego
Mediates between the unrealistic id and the reality of the real world (superego)-the reality principle.
superego
Incorporates society’s morals and values-the morality principle.
components of superego
ego ideal
conscious
