Psychodynamic Explanation Flashcards
1
Q
What is schizophrenia caused by?
A
Issues in the subconscious mind
2
Q
What is schizophrenia the result of?
A
Two processes
Regression to a pre ego stage
Attempts to reestablish ego control
3
Q
Who came up with the theory?
A
Freud
4
Q
Why might an adult regress to an early stage of development before the eg was formed
A
If the parents are cold and uncaring
5
Q
What did Freud see schizophrenics as?
A
In an infantile stage
Symptoms reflecting the persons attempt to reestablish ego control
6
Q
What’s the only strength of the theory?
A
Face validity
Symptoms are similar to childlike behaviour
7
Q
What’s a limitation of the theory?
A
No research evidence
The theory is based upon abstract ideas such as dreams and the subconscious
