Unit 2 - Behaviour & Discipline Flashcards
What is the ID
ID – The id is the primitive, basic, and fully unconscious part of personality
is the part of you that may want to do other things than study eg watching a series on netflix instead.
What is the EGO
Ego – It will consider what is in the individual’s best interest, making a decision
between the Id and Superego.
You might consider what is in your best interests eg study for an upcoming assessment.
- your conscious mind
What is the superego ?
Superego – is the part of you that wants to be rewarded with pride and a sense of
accomplishment for passing an exam. If you do not study for the exam, the
superego will make you feel guilty and ashamed of the attempt.
- ethical component of the personality and provides the moral standards that you work by
Consequences of being unable to resolve conflict in your mind ?
• Repression - The ego will repress the ID needs and potentially uninstall Netflix until the exam date.
• Denial - you may sit and watch netflix without considering the consequences of your actions.
• Projection - you may message your colleagues that are studying and tell them not to bother, the exam is easy; a piece of cake
What are the 4 different Psychological approaches
- Behaviourist
- PSYCHODYNAMIC
- HUMANISTIC
- COGNITIVIST
What is the unconscious mind
Outside of your awareness at all times
What is your pre conscious mind
All information that you are not currently aware of but that can be recalled
What is your conscious mind
Your current state of awareness
What are the 3 parts to personality
ID
EGO
SUPEREGO
In what order are the parts of personality developed
1: ID
2: ego
3: superego
What is the ID
- It is the biological component
- It includes your instincts
- It operates in your unconscious mind
What operates with the pleasure principle
The ID
What is the pleasure principle
The brains idea that all of your needs should be met immediately
What levels of consciousness does the super ego exist in
All 3
Conscious, unconscious and subconscious
What is the imagery of the ID
The devil trying to get what it wants
What is the imagery of the super ego
The angel that is always concerned of what is socially acceptable
What does the super ego push you to do
To make sure you do the right thing and counteract with the ID
What does the super ego represent
Conscience / your view of what is considered wrong
Where does the ego operate
Preconscious and conscious mind
What does the ego help to do
Make decisions
like a cartoon character with an angel and devil on their sides
What does the ego do
Makes decisions and faces consequences
What principle does the ego operate on
The reality principle
What is the reality principle
The idea that the desires of the ID (pleasure principle) must be satisfied in a way that is both socially acceptable but also realistic
what are the 3 contributing factors to stress
- personality types
- social factors
- intelligence
what is one thing that will increase someones stress levels
alcohol and substance misuse
what are 3 things that can decrease someones stress levels
- Coping mechanisms
- meaningful activities
- social support
what does social support include
family, friends, people in your circle
what does meaningful activities include
exercise, game night, hobbies
what does coping mechanisms include
meditation, reading, time management
what are 3 social factors that may contribute to stress
relationships, illness, anxiety
what are they two types of personalities
Type A
Type B
what are 3 external factors that contribute to stress
- loss of people
- violence
- trauma
what are 3 internal factors that contribute to stress
- genetics
- personality
- mental health
what are 3 life factors that contribute to stress
- relationships
- personal finances
- work / life balance
what are 3 types of factors that may contribute to stress
- life
- internal
- external
What is the alarm reaction stage
It is the body’s initial response to stress ‘Fight or Flight’
What is the exhaustion stage
it is when the stress levels continue without a break
What is the resistance stage
it is after the initial shock of stress, hormone levels begin to go back down to normal. The body will stay on high alert.
What are the 3 stages when the body is reacting to stress
- Alarm
- Resistance
- Exhaustion
What are they 4 types of mental health conditions
- depression
- anxiety
- social isolation
- suicide risk
what is anxiety
a mental health condition that can cause a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear
What is depression
A mental health condition that can often make people have feelings of low mood, hopelessness, low self-esteem, lack of energy and problems with sleep
What is social isolation
It is a mental health condition that affects the lack of social contacts someone has and how many people they interact with regularly
What is a suicide risk
It is a mental health condition that often affects people with other mental health disorders. 60% of people with depression are a suicide risk.
What are 3 abnormal responses to extreme stress
- Panic anxiety disorder
- Phobias
- PTSD
What is Panic anxiety disorder
It is a response to extreme stress where you regularly have sudden attacks of panic or fear.
What is PTSD
It is a response to extreme stress PTSD where the person often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks.
What is a phobia
It is a response to extreme stress and a type of anxiety disorder
what are 5 ways of reducing the impact of someones stress
- Remove the cause of stress
- Psychological Therapy
- Reliance on social group networking
- Coping strategies
What are 4 negative impacts for people with stress-related illnesses
- Withdrawal and Isolation
- Self medication
- Destructive Behaviour
- Aggressive Behaviour
