Psychodynamic explanations of offending Flashcards

1
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When is the super ego formed

A

End of the Phallic stage

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When does offending occur

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If the superego is not resolved or is in adequate offending is likely due to the ID’s free reign

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Weak superegos

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Absense of same sex parent- weak superego as child feels no guilt.

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Deviant superego

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Identifies with an immoral same sex parent, internalises deviant superego

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Overly-harsh superego

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Punitive superego with feelings of guilt which unconsciously wants to be punished.

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LImitations

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Untestable
Outdated view of the family
Gender bias (Hoffman found women were less likely to offend but Freuds theory suggests they should be more likely)

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