Psychodynamic Approach

Question 1

Define the psychodynamic approach

Answer 1

Descs the diff forces which are

Unconsciousand operate on the mind to

Direct human behavior and experience

Question 2

The Unconscious

Answer 2

A part of the mind

Which we are unaware of

But which directs our behaviour

Question 3

The Id

Answer 3

Entirely Unconscious

Made up of selfish, aggressive instincts

That demand instant gratification

Question 4

The Ego

Answer 4

The mediator

That balances the conflicting demands of the Id and Superego

Question 5

The Superego

Answer 5

The moralistic part of our personality

Which represents the ideal self

Question 6

Defense Mechanisms

Answer 6

Unconscious strategies

The ego uses to manage the conflicts

Of the Id and Superego

Question 7

Repression

Answer 7

Forceing a distressing memory out of

The conscious mind

Question 8

Denial

Answer 8

Refusing to acknowledge some

Aspect of reality

Question 9

Displacement

Answer 9

Transferring feelings from a

true scource of distressing emotion

Onto a substitute target

Question 10

Psychosexual stages

Answer 10

5 developmental stages

All children pass through

At each stage, there is a different conflict

The outcome of which

Effects future development