Sigmund Freud

Question 1

the basic assumption in freud’s psychoanalytic approach is that:

Answer 1

-human behavior and personality originate from unconscious forces within individuals

Question 2

3 cultural factors that influenced freud

Answer 2

• biological explanations of human behaviour were prevalent
• era of sexual repression
• era of male dominance

Question 3

he based his ideas on the belief that people have 2 basic tendencies:

Answer 3

• urge to survive

- urge to procreate

Question 4

the id (2)

Answer 4

• component of the personality that includes all of the individuals basic biological drives it needs that demand immediate gratification
• remains with people throughout their lives in the form of urges and desires that account for behaviour

Question 5

the ego (2)

Answer 5

• the rational, reality oriented component of personality that imposes restrictions on the inmate pleasure seeking drives of the id
• channels the desire of the id for immediate gratification into most advantageous direction for the individual

Question 6

the superego or conscience (2)

Answer 6

• consists of the moral and ethical aspects of personality

- in a well-adjusted person the eagle successfully manages the opposing forces of the id and the superego

Question 7

freud’s theories made people aware of the significance of

Answer 7

-early childhood experiences, including abuse and neglect