Psychodynamic Approach

Question 1

Psychodynamic approach

Answer 1

Describes the different forces (mostly unconscious) that operate on the mind and human behaviour/experience.

Question 2

The unconscious

Answer 2

The part of the mind that we are unaware of but can direct most of our behaviour.

Question 3

Id

Answer 3

Unconscious. Selfish instincts.

Question 4

Ego

Answer 4

Reality check balances the conflicting id and superego

Question 5

Superego

Answer 5

How we ought to be, very moral which represents the ideal self.

Question 6

Defence mechanisms

Answer 6

Unconscious strategies that the ego uses to manage the conflict between the id and superego.

Question 7

Psychosexual stages

Answer 7

Freud. 5 stages all children go through. If their is a specific conflict in that stage, it will determine future development.

Question 8

The role of the unconscious

Answer 8

Contains disturbing memories that have been repressed. Biological drives/instincts on behaviour.

Question 9

Preconscious

Answer 9

Dreams, slips of the tongue. Eg calling a teacher mum.

Question 10

Psychosexual stages

Answer 10

Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
Genital
If they get stuck in one stage, they carry certain behaviours into adult life.

Question 11

Evaluation

Answer 11

Untestable concepts-can’t be disproven.
Based on case studies- little Hans- can’t be universal claims from small group/abnormal- subjective interpretations.
Can explain abnormal behaviour.
New form of therapy-psychoanalysis-nhs use.