Pyshcodynamic Aporach

Question 1

Assumption of psychodynamic approach

Answer 1

Behaviour is due to unconscious motives

Question 2

Feature 1 role of the unconscious

Answer 2

Conscious

Pre conscious

Unconscious

Question 3

Conscious

Answer 3

Part of the mind we are aware of

Question 4

Preconscious

Answer 4

Below concuous mind

Includes thoughts and ideas which we may become aware of

Question 5

Unconscious

Answer 5

Part of mind we are unaware of

Biological drives instincts , threatening , disturbing memories that have been repressed / locked away and forgotten

But continue to drive our behaviour

Question 6

Feature 2 structure of personality

Answer 6

ID

Ego

Superego

Question 7

Id pleasure principle

Answer 7

Unconscious part of the mind

Id only present at birth

Focus on self expects immediate gratification

If too overpowering for ego it can produce selfish personality

Question 8

Ego reality principle

Answer 8

Rational conscious part of the mind

Balances demands to reduce conflict between ID and superego

Using defence mechanisms

Question 9

Superego morality principle

Answer 9

Internalised sense of right and wrong based on parental values

If too overpowering for ego it can produce anxious personality or feelings of guilt