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Psychodynamic Approach Flashcards

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What did Freud believe?

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That behaviour was determined more by psychological factors than by biological factors or environmental reinforcement

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What are the main assumptions of the psychodynamic approach?

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We are born with basic instincts and needs

Behaviour is largely controlled by the unconscious mind

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What did Freud say the personality is composed of?

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ID
Ego
Superego

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What is the ID?

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A primitive part of our personality that operates on the pleasure principle. Throughout life it is selfish and demands instant gratification

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