Psychodynamic Approach

Question 1

Psychodynamic

Answer 1

Any theory that emphasises individual change and development

Question 2

Psychoanalysis

Answer 2

Talking therapy which deals with conflicts in the mind. Once the conflicts have been resolved the individual is “mentally healthy” again

Question 3

Defence mechanisms

Answer 3

They distort reality to reduce anxiety because anxiety weakens the ego and if the ego is weakened it can’t mediate between the id and superego.