Psychoanalysis Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is the founder of psychoanalysis?

Alfred Adler

Josef Breuer

Carl Jung

Sigmund Freud (correct)

What concept did Freud stress in his theory of psychoanalysis?

Conflict between animalistic impulses and civilized society

Josef Breuer is credited with founding psychoanalysis.

False

What did Josef Breuer discover about traumatic memories?

Recalling them under deep relaxation or hypnosis causes catharsis. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Anna O.?

Bertha Pappenheim Signup and view all the answers

What did Anna Freud focus on after her father's death?

Child psychology and education Signup and view all the answers

What did Melanie Klein emphasize in her theory?

Mother-child relationship and development of the superego Signup and view all the answers

What did Karen Horney emphasize in her theory?

Cultural causes of mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

What theory did Carl Jung develop?

Collective unconscious and self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of personality did Alfred Adler emphasize?

Conscious mind and overcoming inferiority Signup and view all the answers

What is Erik Erikson known for?

Stage theory of life span development Signup and view all the answers

What is animal magnetism also known as?

Mesmerism Signup and view all the answers

What is hypnosis?

A state of deep relaxation used for therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does cathartic method refer to?

Alleviation of hysterical symptoms by expressing pathogenic ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is psychoanalysis?

A therapy to make unconscious thoughts conscious Signup and view all the answers

What are pathogenic ideas?

Ideas that cause physical disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does repression mean in psychoanalysis?

Holding traumatic memories in the unconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What does intrapsychic conflict refer to?

Emotional clash of opposing impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is overdetermination in psychoanalysis?

Observation that phenomena often have multiple causes Signup and view all the answers

What is free association?

Freud's tool for exploring the unconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What is transference?

Patient responds to therapist as a significant person Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.