The Psychodynamic Approach Flashcards
Define the term ‘conscious mind’
Everything you’re thinking about right now.
Define the term ‘preconscious mind’
Everything you’re not thinking about right now but you can easily access.
Define the term ‘unconscious mind’
What we can never access when awake.
The key assumption of the psychodynamic approach is…
That most behaviours are caused by the unconscious mind.
Most of the mind is unconscious.
Define the term ‘tripartite’
Split into 3 parts.
Freud suggests that personality contains a tripartite structure, consisting of…
Super-ego
Ego
Id
What is the id?
Desire for instant gratification.
It causes impulses and urges.
‘Id’ means ‘it’ in Latin.
What part of the mind does the id belong to and what does this mean?
The unconscious mind.
It means most of our behaviours are caused by the id since most of our mind is unconscious.
What is the super-ego?
Responsible for following rules and morals.
Similar to a superhero.
What part of the mind does the super-ego belong to?
Conscious / preconscious / unconscious mind.
All of them.
What is the ego?
What part of the mind does the ego belong to?
Conscious / preconscious mind.
