Psychodynamic Approach Flashcards
1
Q
Who developed the psychodynamic approach?
A
Sigmund Freud
2
Q
What is the theory behind the psychodynamic approach?
A
Unconscious mental activity causes our behaviour
3
Q
What did Freud say about childhood?
A
Childhood experiences influence psychological disorders
4
Q
What are Freuds three levels of consciousness?
A
- Conscious.
- Precinscious
- Unconscious.
5
Q
What are the three parts of the personality?
A
- The id
- The ego
- The superego
6
Q
What are the five stages of psychosexual development?
A
Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latent
Genital
7
Q
What are the three defence mechanisms?
A
- Repression.
- Denial.
- Displacement.
8
Q
Name one strength of the psychodynamic approach
A
It offers therapy so patients can understand the cause of their problems and resolve them
9
Q
Give one weakness of the psychodynamic approach
A
It is based on case studies so the findings can’t be generalised to everyone
