Psychodynamic Approach in Psychology
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According to the psychodynamic approach, where in the mind would memories of happy school days be stored?

Conscious

What is the name of the part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification?

Id

What is the name of the part of the personality that develops around the age of 2 and mediates between the id and the superego?

Ego

According to Freud, what is the main driving force behind human behavior?

<p>Freud believed that the unconscious mind, driven by biological drives such as sex, food, and aggression, is the main force behind human behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the personality that is based on the morality principle, representing our internalised sense of right and wrong?

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What is the significance of childhood experiences, according to the psychodynamic approach?

<p>The psychodynamic approach suggests that childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on adult behavior and personality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the psychodynamic approach, what part of the personality would be most likely to say "I want that cake right now!" in the scenario of someone walking past a cake shop after missing lunch?

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

What part of the personality might be more likely to say "I should keep walking and eat later" in the cake shop scenario?

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Describe Freud's concept of the unconscious mind in relation to conscious awareness.

<p>Freud believed the conscious mind is a small part of the overall psyche, like the tip of an iceberg, with the vast majority, the unconscious mind, residing below the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of personality according to Freud?

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According to Freud, what are the three parts of the personality?

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Explain the connection between Freudian slips and the unconscious mind.

<p>Freudian slips, unintentional verbal mistakes, are thought to reveal unconscious thoughts or desires that the individual is trying to suppress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Freud's model of the mind, which part of the personality is thought to be largely unconscious?

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What is the role of the therapist in the psychodynamic approach to understanding the unconscious?

<p>Psychoanalytic therapists use techniques like dream analysis and free association to interpret the unconscious thoughts and motivations of their clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the psychodynamic approach differ from other approaches to psychology, such as behaviorism?

<p>Unlike behaviorism, which focuses on observable behaviors, the psychodynamic approach emphasizes internal mental processes, especially the unconscious, as key drivers of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some criticisms of the psychodynamic approach?

<p>Criticisms of the psychodynamic approach include its subjective nature, lack of empirical support, and difficulty in testing its core concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Psychodynamic Approach

A theory focusing on the unconscious mind influencing behavior, established by Freud.

Freud's Iceberg Model

The mind is like an iceberg, where most of it is unconscious, hidden under the surface.

Id, Ego, Superego

Freud's model of personality structure: id is primal desires, ego is reality, superego is morals.

Unconscious Mind

Part of the mind that stores biological drives and instincts, influencing behavior unconsciously.

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Freudian Slips

Unintentional errors in speech that reveal unconscious thoughts or feelings.

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Childhood Events

Experiences in childhood that can unconsciously shape adult behavior and personality.

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Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic method developed by Freud to explore the unconscious mind.

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Conscious vs Preconscious

Conscious: awareness of thoughts; Preconscious: accessible memories with effort.

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Id

The part of personality present at birth that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking instant gratification.

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Ego

The part of personality that develops around age 2 and mediates between the id and superego, working on the reality principle.

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Superego

The part of personality formed at age 5 that internalizes morals and ideals, acting as a conscience.

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Pleasure Principle

A guiding principle of the id that seeks immediate satisfaction of desires.

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Reality Principle

A guiding principle of the ego that understands the need to delay gratification for realistic outcomes.

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Morality Principle

A guiding principle of the superego that focuses on right and wrong actions, developed from parental standards.

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Internalized Morality

The process by which the superego develops through identification with the same-sex parent.

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Study Notes

The Psychodynamic Approach

  • Freud's psychodynamic approach studies the mind subjectively, focusing on unconscious drives and childhood experiences
  • It rejects the objective study of the mind favored by Wundt
  • Freud believed that the human mind is like an iceberg; the conscious mind is just a small part, with the vast majority existing in the unconscious
  • The unconscious mind contains biological drives, desires, and memories
  • The superego develops around age five, internalising societal norms and values
  • The ego emerges around age two; it balances the id's desires with societal expectations, acting as a mediator between the two
  • The id is present at birth and is driven by instinctual drives, primarily focused on immediate gratification
  • Events in childhood can influence adult behaviour
  • Behaviour is often driven by unconscious processes rather than conscious control
  • People's behaviour is frequently outside their conscious control
  • Behaviour is influenced by unconscious biological drives (desire for life, sex, food, jealousy, and destructive tendencies)

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Explore Freud's psychodynamic theory that emphasizes the significance of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences. Understand the roles of the id, ego, and superego in shaping human behavior and how these concepts diverge from objective approaches. This quiz will test your knowledge of key psychological constructs and their implications for behavior.

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