12 Questions
According to Freud, dreams are considered as ____________.
A disguised form of unfulfilled wishes
What technique involves a psychologist saying a series of words and listening for unusual responses from a patient?
Word association
What is the significance of Freudian slips and mistakes according to Freud?
They reveal subconscious thoughts or feelings
Who are candidates for analytic therapy according to the text?
Individuals with specific emotional concerns
What is a common limitation mentioned for psychoanalytic therapy in the text?
Not applicable for lower socioeconomic classes
Which factor is brought into prominence by psychoanalytic theory as a determinant of behavior?
Unconscious influences
What therapeutic technique is Sigmund Freud most famous for developing?
Talk therapy
According to psychoanalytic theory, what plays a role in mental illness and maladaptive behaviors?
Childhood events and unconscious feelings
What is the primary focus of psychoanalytic therapy?
Exploration of the unconscious mind
According to psychoanalytic theory, what is the basis of a normal personality?
Integration of psychosexual stages of development
What is one of the therapeutic goals of psychoanalytic therapy?
Making the unconscious conscious
Which colleague of Sigmund Freud contributed to the development of his therapeutic technique?
Josef Breuer
Study Notes
Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Also known as "talking out," where the patient discusses personal problems with the therapist to identify patterns and inner conflicts.
Techniques
- Word association: used to help patients overcome obstacles blocking their memory.
- Free association: a technique where the patient relaxes and discusses personal problems while the therapist listens for patterns.
Interpretation of Freudian Slips and Mistakes
- Freud believed that slips and mistakes have significance in revealing unconscious thoughts and feelings.
Interpretation of Dreams
- According to Freud, dreams are a "royal road to the unconscious" and result from unfulfilled wishes.
- Dreams are often disguised and may not always reflect the literal wish.
Applications and Candidates
- Suitable for professionals seeking to become therapists, those who have had intensive therapy, and individuals seeking self-exploration.
- Can be used for specific emotional concerns, such as anxiety, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem.
Contributions
- Provided a detailed description of personality structure and functioning.
- Highlighted the role of the unconscious and trauma during the first 6 years of life in shaping behavior.
- Developed the theory of neurosis and psychoanalytic treatments.
Limitations
- Requires lengthy training for therapists and is time-consuming and expensive for clients.
- May not be suitable for clients with specific obsession-based concerns or those from lower socioeconomic classes.
Learn about the origins of psychoanalytic therapy developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 1800s. Explore how Freud's work with hypnosis and hysteria led to the development of his therapeutic techniques.
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