Psychodynamic

• What is the main focus of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  It focuses on the unconscious mind and past experiences.
• What does the Psychodynamic Approach suggest about behavior?

  Behavior is due to unconscious motives.
• How does the Psychodynamic Approach view past experiences?

  It emphasizes the importance of past experiences, especially childhood relationships.
• What role do defense mechanisms play according to the Psychodynamic Approach?

  They distort our understanding of ourselves to protect against anxiety.
• What is the first feature of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  The role of the unconscious.
• What does the unconscious mind contain according to the Psychodynamic Approach?

  It contains biological drives and repressed memories.
• What is the tip of the iceberg analogy in relation to the mind?

  It represents the part of the mind we are consciously aware of.
• What are the three parts of the mind in the Psychodynamic Approach?

  Id, Ego, and Superego.
• What principle does the Id operate on?

  The pleasure principle.
• What is the role of the Ego in the Psychodynamic Approach?

  The Ego balances the demands of the Id and Superego.
• What principle does the Superego operate on?

  The morality principle.
• How does the Superego develop according to the Psychodynamic Approach?

  It develops through identification with the same-sex parent.
• What are defense mechanisms in the context of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  Unconscious strategies used by the Ego to manage conflict.
• What is repression as a defense mechanism?

  Forcing a distressing memory out of the conscious mind.
• What is denial as a defense mechanism?

  Refusing to acknowledge an unpleasant aspect of reality.
• What is displacement as a defense mechanism?

  Transferring feelings from the true source of distress to a less threatening target.
• What are the psychosexual stages according to the Psychodynamic Approach?

  Stages of development that shape personality and behavior.
• What is a strength of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  It has practical applications in treating psychological disorders.
• What is a criticism of the Psychodynamic Approach regarding free will?

  It suggests that individuals have no control over their behavior.
• Why is the Psychodynamic Approach criticized for its scientific validity?

  It does not use scientific methods and relies on abstract concepts.
• What is a limitation of Freud's case studies in the Psychodynamic Approach?

  They lack population validity due to small sample sizes.
• What are the key features of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  • Focus on the unconscious mind
  • Importance of past experiences
  • Role of defense mechanisms
  • Tripartite structure of personality (Id, Ego, Superego)
  • Psychosexual stages of development
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Psychodynamic Approach?

  Strengths:

  • Practical applications in therapy
  • Insight into unconscious influences on behavior

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Criticized for lack of scientific validity
  • Overemphasis on childhood experiences
  • Limited generalizability from case studies