Psychoanalytic Theory and Overdetermined Behavior
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What is the main idea behind psychoanalytic theorizing according to the text?

  • Behavior is predetermined by genetic factors only.
  • Behavior is predetermined by numerous causes. (correct)
  • Behavior is predetermined by a single cause.
  • Behavior is predetermined by external influences only.

    • Why has the psychoanalytic model been considered controversial?

  • It involves bringing many theoretical notions into a single explanation. (correct)
  • It relies solely on empirical evidence for its explanations.
  • It simplifies the complexity of abnormality.
  • It uses too few theoretical notions in explanations.

    • What does the psychoanalytic model emphasize in understanding abnormality?

  • Cultural influences.
  • Events and occurrences early in life. (correct)
  • Events and occurrences in adulthood.
  • Genetic factors only.

    • Why does the psychoanalytic model take a developmental approach to abnormality?

    <p>Because early structures form the foundation for later structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the foundation for adult personalities?

    <p>Early behavioral styles developed in childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Freud suggest that children develop into normal adults?

    <p>By passing through a fixed sequence of psychosexual stages defined by sexual drive gratification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sexual drive, according to Freud?

    <p>Eros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mental structure according to Freud is responsible for irrational and emotional aspects?

    <p>Id</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the aggressive drive according to psychoanalytic theorists?

    <p>Thanatos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Freud, what motivates us to keep threatening material from our conscious minds?

    <p>The Dynamic Unconscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives could lead to destructive acts like suicide, drug abuse, and murder according to Freud?

    <p>Thanatos and Eros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mental structure operates according to the pleasure principle for gratification without delay?

    <p>Id</p> Signup and view all the answers

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