Psychodynamic explanations

Question 1

Psychodynamic explanations

Answer 1

A perspective that describes the different forces, most of which are unconscious, that operate on the mind and direct human behaviour and experience

Question 2

who is the researcher who claims that there are 3 Inadequate superego

Answer 2

Blackburn

Question 3

What are the three types of superego

Answer 3

1) Weak superego
2) Deviant superego
3) Over-harsh superego

Question 4

Weak superego

Answer 4

No identification in the phallic stage

Question 5

Deviant superego

Answer 5

If the superego that a child internalises has immoral or deviant values

Question 6

Over-harsh superego

Answer 6

Overly harsh parenting style leads to a child with this superego so is now crippled by guilt and anxiety

Question 7

The role of emotion

Answer 7

Offending behaviour is consequence of emotional demands due to inadequate superego

Question 8

Theory of maternal deprivation

Answer 8

Lack of continuous early relationship leads to affectionless psychopathy and delinquency

Question 9

Bowlby’s 44 Juvenile thieves study

Answer 9

• 44 juvenile thieves
• 14 showed affectionless psychopathy
• Of the 14, 12 had prolonged separation from their mothers
• Effects of maternal deprivation

Question 10

Psychodynamic explanations evaluation points- Research support

Answer 10

STRENGTH

10 offenders had disturbances in superego formation and a need for self-punishment (Gorata)

Question 11

Psychodynamic explanations evaluation points- Research support counterpoint

Answer 11

LIMITATION

Harsher parents have children who rarely express guilt

Question 12

Psychodynamic explanations evaluation points- Gender bias

Answer 12

LIMITATION

Girls should have weaker superego yet more men in prison

Question 13

Psychodynamic explanations evaluation points- Other factors

Answer 13

LIMITATION

No link between maternal deprivation and offending (Lewis), due to other factors e.g. poverty