Sigmund Freud Flashcards
Sigmund Freud?
a neurologist who practised in Vienna in the late 1800 & early 1900s. he specialized in nervous disorders, lives, conflict, fears, desires.
first psychologist too?
he was the first psychologist to suggest that everyone had a large unconscious.
he believed?
he believed experiences, especially painful ones were stored in our unconscious, they were forgotten, hidden and influenced our behaviour.
he believed what about our unconscious?
the unconscious motives and feelings we experienced as kids, have an enormous impact on you as an adult, personality and behaviour.
what in between unconscious and conscious?
preconscious, thoughts that could be recalled with little effort, these were below the surface.
how did he describe the human personality?
he called it an ENERGY SYSTEM.
energy personality?
life (positive) or death instincts (negative).
life instincts (positive) examples?
ID, EGO AND SUPEREGO.
death instincts (negative) examples?
all life moves to death or desire for a final end shows as aggression & destructiveness.
ID?
the reservoir or container of biological urges: the id is your impulsive side, fun, drive ridden, part of unconscious. WHAT SOMEONE WANTS TO DO
EGO?
the part of the personality that is in touch with reality snd strives to meet the demands of the ID and SUPEREGO in socially acceptable ways. it operates in terms of Freud’s “reality principle”. PLANS WHAT YOU CAN DO
SUPEREGO?
represents learning and conscience. the moral part of your personality that is the source of conscience and counteracts the socially undesirable impulses of the ID. operates in terms of a “moral principle”. it’s sometimes overly harsh, strict and causes guilty feelings. ADVOCATES WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
what does EGO use?
defence mechanisms, to defend the ego from experiencing anxiety about any failure.
examples of EGO’S defence mechanisms?
examples: denial, rationalism, displacement, repression, projection, regression, sublimation and reaction formation.
above water?
conscious
just under water?
preconscious, EGO, SUPEREGO
deep under water?
unconscious, ID
why study Freud?
the first to propose a comprehensive theory o personality, human behaviour. known as the “father” of clinical psychology. his emphasis on unconscious processes were broader philosophical implications during his time period. the concepts that we aren’t fully “in control” of ourselves was quite significant.
The Oral stage?
During the oral stage, the infant’s primary source of interaction occurs through the mouth, so the rooting and sucking reflex is especially important. The mouth is vital for eating, and the infant derives pleasure from oral stimulation through gratifying activities such as tasting and sucking.
Anal stage?
During the anal stage, Freud believed that the primary focus of the libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements. The major conflict at this stage is toilet training–the child has to learn to control his or her bodily needs. Developing this control leads to a sense of accomplishment and independence.
The phallic stage?
Freud suggested that during the phallic stage, the primary focus of the libido is on the genitals. At this age, children also begin to discover the differences between males and females.
Freud also believed that boys begin to view their fathers as a rival for the mother’s affections
latent period?
During this stage, the superego continues to develop while the id’s energies are suppressed. Children develop social skills, values and relationships with peers and adults outside of the family.
Genital stage?
The onset of puberty causes the libido to become active once again. During the final stage of psychosexual development, the individual develops a strong sexual interest in the opposite sex. This stage begins during puberty but last throughout the rest of a person’s life.
denial
refusing to accept reality of something that makes you anxious
rationalism
making up acceptable excuses for behaviour
displacement
taking anger out on a less powerful person instead of the source of anger
repression
putting disturbing thoughts out of awareness
regression
going back to an earlier and less mature pattern of behaviour
sublimation
redirecting a forbidden desire into a socially acceptable one
reaction formation
replacing an unacceptable feeling or urge with an opposite one
projection
believing impulses from within are coming from other people
