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What is Psychoanalytic Psychology?
What is Psychoanalytic Psychology?
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Who is Sigmund Freud?
He hypothesized that behavior in older age is influenced by the unconscious and younger experiences.
What is the conscious mind?
What is the conscious mind?
Everything that you are presently aware of and thinking about.
What does the preconscious mind represent?
What does the preconscious mind represent?
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What is the unconscious mind?
What is the unconscious mind?
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What is the ID?
What is the ID?
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What is the Ego?
What is the Ego?
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What is the Super Ego?
What is the Super Ego?
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What are defense mechanisms of the mind?
What are defense mechanisms of the mind?
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Who is Erik Erikson?
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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.
