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What is the primary principle that governs the functioning of the id?
What is the primary principle that governs the functioning of the id?
At what age does the infant typically begin to recognize the mother as a separate being while still perceiving both as a single unit?
At what age does the infant typically begin to recognize the mother as a separate being while still perceiving both as a single unit?
Which part of personality is responsible for mediating between the id's desires and real-world constraints?
Which part of personality is responsible for mediating between the id's desires and real-world constraints?
What therapeutic technique involves the client speaking freely to reveal unconscious thoughts?
What therapeutic technique involves the client speaking freely to reveal unconscious thoughts?
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When does the infant start developing a sense of individuality and separateness from the mother?
When does the infant start developing a sense of individuality and separateness from the mother?
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What does the superego represent in Freud's model of personality?
What does the superego represent in Freud's model of personality?
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What key developmental milestone is achieved by the 36th month?
What key developmental milestone is achieved by the 36th month?
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In object relations theory, what is the significance of 'objects'?
In object relations theory, what is the significance of 'objects'?
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What can disruptions in the stages of development lead to?
What can disruptions in the stages of development lead to?
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Who is considered a key figure in the theory of separation/individuation and wrote 'Psychological Birth of the Human Infant'?
Who is considered a key figure in the theory of separation/individuation and wrote 'Psychological Birth of the Human Infant'?
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Study Notes
Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory
- Personality consists of three parts: id, ego, and superego.
Id
- Driven by unconscious desires and instincts.
- Operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification without considering reality or consequences.
Ego
- The rational component that interacts with reality.
- Functions on the reality principle, balancing the id's desires with societal expectations and the external world.
Superego
- Represents internalized societal and parental standards, acting as the moral conscience.
- Strives for perfection, leading to feelings of pride or guilt based on behavior.
Therapeutic Techniques
- Free Association: Clients express thoughts freely, revealing unconscious feelings.
- Interpretation of Dreams: Dreams analyzed to uncover hidden desires and conflicts.
- Transference: Clients project past relationship feelings onto the therapist, aiding in understanding unconscious conflicts.
- Countertransference: Therapists may project their own feelings onto clients, needing careful management to maintain effectiveness.
Object Relations Theory
- Focuses on relationships with significant people, referred to as "objects."
- Internalized relationships shape interactions with others in both reality and fantasy.
Stages of Development (First Three Years)
- Fusion with Mother (Normal Infantile Autism): Infants are inseparable from the mother, lacking distinction between self and others, occurring in the first 3-4 weeks.
- Symbiosis with Mother: Recognition of the mother as a separate being while still seeing the mother and self as unified, from 3 to 8 months.
- Separation/Individuation: Starts around 4-5 months when the infant becomes distinct from the mother, fostering individuality and separateness.
- Constancy of Self and Object: Achieved by 36 months, where the child recognizes that people and objects maintain consistency even when not visible.
Importance of Stages
- Progressing through stages is crucial for establishing a secure base for later development, contributing to trust in meeting needs.
- Disruptions in these stages can result in attachment issues, borderline personality disorder, or narcissistic disorders.
Key Figures
- Margaret Mahler: Contributed to object relations theory; authored "Psychological Birth of the Human Infant."
- Heinz Kohut and Otto Kernberg: Other significant contributors to this psychological framework.
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Explore the foundational concepts of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, focusing on the key elements of personality: the id, ego, and superego. This quiz will test your understanding of how these components interact and influence human behavior.
