Psychoanalysis Chapter 16 Flashcards

Key Figures in Psychoanalysis

• Sigmund Freud: Founder of psychoanalysis, highlighting the conflict between human instincts and societal norms.
• Josef Breuer: Credited with establishing psychoanalysis; discovered that recalling traumatic memories under hypnosis leads to emotional release (catharsis).
• Anna O. (Bertha Pappenheim): A pivotal patient whose case contributed to the development of psychoanalytic theory.
• Anna Freud: Promoted psychoanalysis post-Freud; advanced concepts into areas like child psychology and education, enhancing ego psychology.
• Melanie Klein: Focused on mother-child dynamics and superego development; pioneered play therapy for very young children.
• Karen Horney: Diverged from Freudian theories; emphasized cultural factors over biological, particularly in mental disorders.
• Carl Jung: Initially followed Freud; later developed concepts of collective unconscious and self-actualization.
• Alfred Adler: Founded a distinct personality theory centered on conscious mind and individual worldviews to combat feelings of inferiority.
• Erik Erikson: Known for his stage theory of lifespan development and psychological biographies.

Psychoanalytic Concepts

• Animal Magnetism: A term introduced by Franz Mesmer relating to a supposed natural force used for healing; links to early practices of hypnosis.
• Cathartic Method: Involved expressing repressed ideas to alleviate hysterical symptoms.
• Psychoanalysis: Founded by Freud; aims to bring unconscious thoughts to consciousness to heal psychological issues such as depression and anxiety.
• Pathogenic Ideas: Thoughts responsible for physical disorders.
• Overdetermination: Concept that multiple factors can contribute to psychological phenomena.

Techniques and Processes

• Free Association: A key technique in psychoanalysis where patients express thoughts freely to uncover the unconscious mind.
• Transference: Occurs when patients project feelings about significant figures in their lives onto the therapist.
• Repression: The unconscious hold of traumatic memories to prevent anxiety from surfacing.
• Intrapsychic Conflict: The internal struggle between conflicting impulses, such as those between the id, ego, and superego.
• Seduction Theory: Freud's early theory positing that hysteria stems from past sexual traumas.

General Principles

• Psychoanalysis is primarily focused on gaining insight through understanding unconscious motivations.
• The therapeutic goal is to facilitate catharsis, allowing emotions and past experiences to surface for healing.

Test your knowledge on key figures and concepts in psychoanalysis with this flashcard quiz. Focused on Chapter 16, it covers influential figures like Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer and their contributions to the field. Perfect for psychology students looking to reinforce their understanding of psychoanalytic theory.