Psychodynamic approach Flashcards
1
Q
What did Freud believe?
A
He believed that behaviour was determined more by psychological factors than biological factors or environmental reinforcement
2
Q
What are the two main assumptions of psychodynamic theory?
A
We are born with basic instincts and needs
Behaviour is largelcontrolled by the unconscious mind
3
Q
What did Freud suggest?
A
The concious mind is merely the tip of the iceberg and in fact most of our mind is made up of unconscious.
4
Q
What are is the tripartite
A
ID
ego
Superego
5
Q
What is ID
A
-Primitive part of our personality, operating on the pleasure principle
-Mass of unconscious drives and instincts
-only ID is present at birth its selfish and demands instant gratification
