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Which type of cases do psychologists who are clinical or counselling primarily work on?
Which type of cases do psychologists who are clinical or counselling primarily work on?
What is the main focus of psychologists who are clinical or counselling?
What is the main focus of psychologists who are clinical or counselling?
What do clinical psychologists mainly focus on in their work?
What do clinical psychologists mainly focus on in their work?
What is the primary role of psychologists working with mental health issues?
What is the primary role of psychologists working with mental health issues?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of the work of psychologists dealing with mental health problems?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the work of psychologists dealing with mental health problems?
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According to Freud, behavior is the outcome of conflicts between which three elements of personality?
According to Freud, behavior is the outcome of conflicts between which three elements of personality?
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Freud considered personality to be like an iceberg because:
Freud considered personality to be like an iceberg because:
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What mainly dictates that certain impulses should be routinely frustrated?
What mainly dictates that certain impulses should be routinely frustrated?
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Which element of personality deals with sexual and aggressive impulses according to Freud?
Which element of personality deals with sexual and aggressive impulses according to Freud?
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What aspect of personality does Freud believe exists mostly below the level of awareness?
What aspect of personality does Freud believe exists mostly below the level of awareness?
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What type of disorder involves extreme and unwanted mood or emotions?
What type of disorder involves extreme and unwanted mood or emotions?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mood disorder?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mood disorder?
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What distinguishes a mood disorder from other mental health conditions?
What distinguishes a mood disorder from other mental health conditions?
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In a mood disorder, what type of moods are typically experienced?
In a mood disorder, what type of moods are typically experienced?
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Which mental health condition involves moods that are both extreme and uncontrollable?
Which mental health condition involves moods that are both extreme and uncontrollable?
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What is the main focus of the reality principles?
What is the main focus of the reality principles?
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How does the ego interact with societal norms according to the reality principles?
How does the ego interact with societal norms according to the reality principles?
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What role does the ego play in relation to society based on the reality principles?
What role does the ego play in relation to society based on the reality principles?
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What happens when the reality principles are not followed?
What happens when the reality principles are not followed?
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Which best describes the relationship between ID demands and societal norms as per the reality principles?
Which best describes the relationship between ID demands and societal norms as per the reality principles?
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What are the two most serious types of mood disorders mentioned in the text?
What are the two most serious types of mood disorders mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following symptoms are NOT associated with the mentioned mood disorders?
Which of the following symptoms are NOT associated with the mentioned mood disorders?
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Who is more likely to experience the thought of death according to the text?
Who is more likely to experience the thought of death according to the text?
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What is a common effect on energy levels in individuals with mood disorders?
What is a common effect on energy levels in individuals with mood disorders?
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What is a notable change in eating patterns mentioned in the text?
What is a notable change in eating patterns mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Types of Psychologists
- Most psychologists are either clinical or counselling psychologists.
Clinical Psychologists
- Study and work on cases involving mental and physical diseases.
- Focus on treatment and diagnosis of behavioural, emotional, and mental health problems.
Freud's Reality Principle
- Describes how the ego tries to bring individual ID demands within societal norms.
- Behaviour is the outcome of an ongoing conflict between the ID, ego, and superego.
ID, Ego, and Superego
- ID: deals with sexual and aggressive impulses.
- Ego: tries to balance ID demands with societal norms.
- Superego: responsible for moral component of personality.
Personality
- According to Freud, personality is like an iceberg, with most of it existing below the level of awareness.
- Only a small part of our personality is visible, while the majority remains hidden.
Mood Disorders
- Involve extreme and unwanted emotions.
- Types of mood disorders:
Major Mood Disorders
- Major depression: characterized by frequent episodes of intense hopelessness, lowered self-esteem, and problems with concentration, decision-making, eating, sleeping, and sexuality.
- Bipolar disorder: a mood disorder that occurs twice as frequently among females.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, including the concepts of ID, ego, superego, and the role of conflicts in shaping behavior. Explore how Freud viewed personality as an iceberg, with most of it existing below the level of awareness.
