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According to Freud, the death instinct (Thanatos) is associated with:
According to Freud, the death instinct (Thanatos) is associated with:
Which structure of personality is ruled by the reality principle?
Which structure of personality is ruled by the reality principle?
What term is used by Freud to describe the defense mechanisms that help individuals cope with anxiety?
What term is used by Freud to describe the defense mechanisms that help individuals cope with anxiety?
Children create defense mechanisms to manage the pressures from which structures of personality?
Children create defense mechanisms to manage the pressures from which structures of personality?
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In psychoanalysis, what does the therapist attempt to build when the client projects past patterns from significant early relationships onto the counselor?
In psychoanalysis, what does the therapist attempt to build when the client projects past patterns from significant early relationships onto the counselor?
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According to the psychodynamic theory, how do unconscious and conscious factors affect the functioning of a person?
According to the psychodynamic theory, how do unconscious and conscious factors affect the functioning of a person?
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What do all psychodynamic approaches consider important in the development of personality?
What do all psychodynamic approaches consider important in the development of personality?
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Which therapy is steeped in biological determinism according to the provided text?
Which therapy is steeped in biological determinism according to the provided text?
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What did Freud suggest we are born with, according to the text?
What did Freud suggest we are born with, according to the text?
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According to psychodynamic theory, what interacts with instincts and inherent personality structures to produce one's personality?
According to psychodynamic theory, what interacts with instincts and inherent personality structures to produce one's personality?
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Freud dominated the psychodynamic field for almost a century.
Freud dominated the psychodynamic field for almost a century.
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All psychodynamic approaches consider examining the past as unimportant in the therapeutic process.
All psychodynamic approaches consider examining the past as unimportant in the therapeutic process.
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Psychoanalysis is not associated with biological determinism.
Psychoanalysis is not associated with biological determinism.
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According to Freud, instincts greatly affect behavior.
According to Freud, instincts greatly affect behavior.
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According to Freud, the life instinct (Eros) meets basic needs for love and intimacy, sex, and survival for the individual and the species.
According to Freud, the life instinct (Eros) meets basic needs for love and intimacy, sex, and survival for the individual and the species.
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Freud suggested that all of one's psychic energy becomes focused on differing erogenous zones that correspond to the unfolding biological development of the child.
Freud suggested that all of one's psychic energy becomes focused on differing erogenous zones that correspond to the unfolding biological development of the child.
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In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to build a transference relationship, in which the client projects past patterns from significant early relationships onto the counselor.
In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to build a transference relationship, in which the client projects past patterns from significant early relationships onto the counselor.
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According to Freud, the death instinct (Thanatos) seeks our demise and dissolution, and fear, hate, self-destructive behaviors, and aggression toward others reflect this instinct.
According to Freud, the death instinct (Thanatos) seeks our demise and dissolution, and fear, hate, self-destructive behaviors, and aggression toward others reflect this instinct.
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Psychoanalysis is considered a deterministic approach because consciousness is considered the 'tip of the iceberg,' implying that most of our motivations are unconscious and the result of the intricate relationship among how the structures of personality (id, ego, and superego) are developed.
Psychoanalysis is considered a deterministic approach because consciousness is considered the 'tip of the iceberg,' implying that most of our motivations are unconscious and the result of the intricate relationship among how the structures of personality (id, ego, and superego) are developed.
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The ego, ruled by the reality principle, deals logically and rationally with the world as it attempts to mediate behaviors.
The ego, ruled by the reality principle, deals logically and rationally with the world as it attempts to mediate behaviors.
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Study Notes
Death Instinct and Defense Mechanisms
- Thanatos, or the death instinct, is associated with self-destructive behaviors, aggression, and the desire for dissolution.
- Freud introduced the concept of defense mechanisms, which are psychological strategies to manage anxiety and protect the self.
Structure of Personality
- The ego is governed by the reality principle, allowing it to deal rationally and logically with external demands.
- Children utilize defense mechanisms to cope with pressures from the id (instinctual drives) and superego (moral constraints).
Therapeutic Relationships and Dynamics
- In psychoanalysis, therapists strive to cultivate a transference relationship, encouraging clients to project past relational patterns onto them.
- The interplay of unconscious and conscious factors significantly influences an individual's functioning and behavior.
Development of Personality
- Psychodynamic theories emphasize the importance of early relationships and experiences in shaping personality development.
- Freud suggested all psychic energy focuses on various erogenous zones corresponding to the child's biological growth.
Instincts and Personality Interactions
- Both the life instinct (Eros) and the death instinct (Thanatos) interact with personality structures, influencing behaviors and motivations.
- Eros drives needs for love, intimacy, and survival, playing a crucial role in human relationships and continuity of the species.
Misconceptions about Psychodynamic Approaches
- Despite Freud's significant contributions, psychodynamic theories underwent evolution, and his ideas are not universally accepted in contemporary psychology.
- Psychoanalysis is sometimes seen as deterministic, asserting that much of human behavior arises from unconscious motivations rather than conscious decisions.
Biological Determinism
- Some therapies are linked to biological determinism but psychoanalysis itself is more focused on the unconscious and relational aspects rather than purely biological factors.
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Test your knowledge of psychodynamic theory, pioneered by Sigmund Freud and still influential today. Explore the concepts of unconscious influences, early child-rearing practices, and their impact on personality development.
