Psychoanalytic Psychology Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Psychoanalytic Psychology?

A method of treating physical ailments

A study of cognitive development

A branch that studies how unconscious drives influence behavior (correct)

An approach focused on observable behavior

Who is Sigmund Freud?

He hypothesized that behavior in older age is influenced by the unconscious and younger experiences.

What is the conscious mind?

Everything that you are presently aware of and thinking about.

What does the preconscious mind represent?

Memory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the unconscious mind?

Everything we are not aware of, including underlying feelings that influence behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ID?

Driven by instant gratification, caring only for immediate pleasure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ego?

Your sense of reality that weighs pros and cons of decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Super Ego?

Our set of morals that tells right from wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What are defense mechanisms of the mind?

How the mind protects itself from anxiety by shutting out harmful thoughts or impulses. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Erik Erikson?

A theorist focused on character traits developed through life stages and experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychoanalytic Psychology

Focuses on how unconscious drives and conflicts shape behavior.
Utilizes understanding of unconscious influences to treat psychological disorders.
Rooted in the ideas of Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious conflict’s role in personality.

Sigmund Freud

Proposed that unconscious factors and youth experiences drive adult behavior.
Pioneered psychoanalytic theory with a focus on the importance of the unconscious mind.

Conscious Mind

Encompasses thoughts and awareness in the present moment.
Involves active thinking and perception.

Preconscious Mind

Holds memories not currently in conscious thought but retrievable.
Functions as a bridge between conscious and unconscious minds.

The Unconscious Mind

Contains thoughts, feelings, and memories not accessible to awareness.
May influence daily behaviors and emotions.

The ID

Represents the primitive and instinctual part of the mind.
Driven by the pleasure principle, seeking instant gratification of desires.

The Ego

Functions as the mediator between the ID and reality.
Engages in decision-making by assessing pros and cons.
Exists across conscious, preconscious, and unconscious levels.

The Super Ego

Embodies moral standards and ideals of what is right and wrong.
Develops through socialization and cultural influences.

Defense Mechanisms of the Mind

Protects the individual from anxiety and emotional distress.
Functions include repressing undesirable thoughts and emotions to maintain psychological well-being.

Erik Erikson

Developed theories highlighting character development across life stages.
Emphasized the impact of social interactions on personal growth and identity formation.

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Explore the key concepts of Psychoanalytic Psychology through these flashcards. Learn about the influence of unconscious drives and conflicts on behavior, and the foundational ideas introduced by Sigmund Freud. Perfect for students and anyone interested in psychology's deeper aspects.