Psychodynamic Approach- Freud Flashcards
What is unconscious mind?
The unaware mind that drives and shapes our personality and behaviour. Childhood is seen as the only thing that drives your future behaviour.
Role of unconscious
Drives behaviour
Protects conscious self from anxiety or fear
Arises unresolved conscious conflict
What is ID ‘indirinctual drive’ ?
Gratification (pleasure)- a young baby would only have ID for food and only be happy when receives it. The idea that nobody or nothing else matter but them.
For adults this includes drinking, drugs, driving fast.
What is Ego?
What you want people to think of you . It is driven by your conscious mind. Battles with Od to not let it take over. It is formed at 18 months - 3yrs old.
What is Super-Ego?
The decider between what is right and wrong. Being able to recognise that what you have done is moral. Known as angel and devil on your shoulder. Formed between 3-6yrs.
