Psychodynamic Approach : Freud’s theory

Question 1

State the assumptions

Answer 1

• different dynamics influence the mind and direct behaviour
• early childhood experiences are important in shaping personality

Question 2

What did Freud emphasise?

Answer 2

The role of the unconscious motives and desires

Question 3

How did Freud believe the mind could be understood?

Answer 3

Using the analogy of an iceberg

Question 4

Conscious

Answer 4

Things we know and are aware about

Question 5

Pre-conscious

Answer 5

Not aware of these thoughts

Show themselves during dreams or parapraxes (slip of the tongue)

Question 6

Unconscious

Answer 6

Biological drives and instincts are stored

As well as threatening / upsetting memories

Question 7

What is the tripartite?

Answer 7

ID

EGO

SUPEREGO

Question 8

The tripartite should be…

Answer 8

Balanced

Behaviour problems will occur when unbalanced

Question 9

What is the ID known as?

Answer 9

Instinct unconscious drive

Question 10

What does ID work on?

Answer 10

Pleasure principle

Question 11

Describe the ID

Answer 11

All in unconscious

Contains biological instincts

Selfish + desires to be met immediately

Question 12

What is the ego known as?

Answer 12

Referee

Mediator

Question 13

What does the ego work on?

Answer 13

Reality principle

Question 14

Describe the ego

Answer 14

Most is conscious

Mediates between the demands of ID and superego
Reducing conflict between them

Question 15

What is the super ego known as?

Answer 15

Conscience

Question 16

What does the super ego work on?

Answer 16

Morality principle

Question 17

Describe the super ego

Answer 17

It’s the individuals sense of right and wrong

Representing persons ideal self

Strong moral judgement