Psychoanalytic Theory: A Summary PDF

Psychological Self  2 Desired Learning Outcomes ❖ Discover the influences of various psychological constructs of the self. ❖ Learn the difference between I-self and Me- self. ❖ Realize the difference of real and ideal self through a Self-Asse...

Psychological Self  2 Desired Learning Outcomes ❖ Discover the influences of various psychological constructs of the self. ❖ Learn the difference between I-self and Me- self. ❖ Realize the difference of real and ideal self through a Self-Assessment Test for Congruence.  3 Psychoanalytic Perspective Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, developed a comprehensive theory of human psychology and behavior Human Psyche-"psyche" refers to the totality of the human mind and encompasses both conscious and unconscious processes.  4 Levels of Mental Life 1. Conscious Mind -It consists of thoughts, perceptions, and experiences that we can easily access and reflect upon. The conscious mind is involved in our immediate awareness and decision-making processes. 2. Preconscious Mind. It contains thought and feelings that you are currently aware of but can easily be brought to consciousness (1924). This would refer to our "memory". 3. Unconscious Mind. It comprises mental processes that are inaccessible to consciousness but influences your judgments, feelings, or behavior  5 3 Parts of our Mind 1.The Id is the most primitive part of the psyche, operating on the pleasure principle. It seeks immediate gratification of basic desires and needs. 2. The Ego operates on the reality principle and serves as the mediator between the Id, the Superego, and the external world. It is responsible for rational thinking, problem- solving, and decision-making.  6 3 Parts of our Mind 3. The Superego represents internalized societal and moral standards. It incorporates the values and norms learned from parents, culture, and society. It strives for perfection and judges actions based on moral and ethical considerations. “the Id seeks immediate gratification, the Ego balances desires with reality, and the Superego imposes moral standards. Together, they interact  7 Defense Mechanisms strategies employed by the ego to protect itself from anxiety, discomfort, or internal conflict. 1. Fixation occurs when an individual becomes stuck at a particular psychosexual stage of development. This can result in certain traits or behaviors being overly emphasized throughout adulthood. 2. Regression involves reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict. 3. Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are 4. Displacement involves redirecting emotions or impulses 8 from a threatening or unacceptable target to a safer or more acceptable one. This allows individuals to express their feelings in a less risky or harmful way. 5. Introjection involves internalizing the beliefs, values, or attitudes of others, often to avoid conflict or gain acceptance. This means adopting others’ viewpoints or standards as one’s own, often unconsciously. 6. Projection involves attributing one’s own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or impulses to someone else. It’s a way of externalizing one’s internal conflicts or undesirable traits. 7. Sublimation involves channeling unacceptable impulses or desires into socially acceptable and constructive activities. Thank You BONITA PENASO- CANTERE