Psychodynamic Theory Flashcards
a theory of personality by Sigmund Freud that focuses more on emotions rather than cognition or responses
Psychodynamic Theory
This is useful to healthcare workers as the theory helps in recognizing and assessing emotions, particularly negative emotions, that is important in nurse-patient-physician-family interactions
Psychodynamic Theory
Behavior may be conscious or unconscious; individuals may or may not be aware of their emotions nor the reasons why they feel, act, or think the way they do.
Psychodynamic Theory
came up with the Psychodynamic Theory
Sigmund Freud
conscious
ego
preconscious
superego
unconscious
id
can cope with medical treatments because they recognize the long-term value of enduring discomfort and pain to achieve positive outcome
patient with ego strength
may miss their appointments and treatments or engage in short-term pleasurable activities that work against their healing and recovery
A patient with weak ego development
When ego is threatened, these are employed to protect the self
defense mechanisms
based on basic instincts, impulses, and desires we are born with
Id
tries to make the ego behave morally, rather than realistically.
Superego
known as our conscience.
Superego
Goals of Psychodynamic Theory
Acknowledge emotions
identify patterns
improve interpersonal relationships
recognize and address avoidance
One of the most widely used models of personality development
Erikson’s (1968) eight stages of life,
organized around a psychosocial crisis to be resolved at each stage. difficulties arise and learning is limited when individuals become fixated or stuck at an earlier stage of personality development
Erikson’s (1968) eight stages of life
the process where people resist talking about or learning something which is an indicator of underlying emotional difficulties
Resistance
Factors Affecting Health Care Practice
Personality Development
Resistance
Childhood Experiences
Societal Pressure
Transference
Occurs when individuals project their feelings, conflicts, and reactions onto authority figures and other individuals in their lives.
Transference
Criticisms on the psychodynamic theory
too deterministic or victim-blaming
ignores the functions of the human mind
sexist
does not account for societal issues
focuses more on psychotherapy treatment rather than broader, societal-level social concerns
dependent on case studies and lacks analytic approach
unscientific
Ignoring or refusing to acknowledge the reality of a threat
Denial
Excusing or explaining away a threat
Rationalization
Taking out hostility and aggression on other individuals rather than directing anger at the source of the threat
Displacement
Keeping unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or actions from conscious awareness
Repression
