psychodynamic approach

• Who is often referred to as the founder of the psychodynamic approach?

  Sigmund Freud
• What are the three components of personality according to Freud?


  Id, Ego, and Superego
• What are the three levels of the mind according to Freud?


  Conscious, Pre-conscious, and Unconscious
• What is the role of the unconscious mind in the psychodynamic approach?


  It influences our behavior without our conscious awareness
• What are defense mechanisms according to Freud?


  Strategies used by the ego to protect against anxiety
• Name one example of a defense mechanism.


  Repression
• What does Freud suggest about early childhood experiences?


  They are crucial in shaping our personality
• How does Freud's view of the mind compare to an iceberg?


  The unconscious mind is the largest part, hidden beneath the surface
• What are the three types of unconscious drives mentioned?


  Hunger, sleep, and thirst
• What happens to repressed thoughts and memories according to Freud?


  They can lead to psychological issues in adulthood
• What is the purpose of defense mechanisms?


  To reduce anxiety by distorting reality
• What is the term for Freud's view that human behavior is determined by unconscious forces?


  Psychic determinism
• What is the focus of the oral stage in Freud's psychosexual development?


  The mouth and feeding are the primary sources of pleasure
• What can result from unresolved conflicts during the oral stage?


  Oral fixation leading to behaviors like smoking or nail-biting
• What is the primary conflict during the anal stage?


  Learning to use the potty and control bowel movements
• What are the consequences of unresolved conflicts during the anal stage?


  Personality traits like anal-retentiveness or anal-expulsiveness
• What is the focus of the phallic stage in Freud's psychosexual development?


  The genitals and the Oedipus/Electra complex
• What is the Oedipus complex?


  A boy's unconscious desire for his mother and rivalry with his father
• What happens during the latency stage of psychosexual development?


  Sexuality is dormant and children learn social rules
• What is the focus of the genital stage in Freud's psychosexual development?


  Interest in the opposite sex and sexual desires become conscious
• What is a key strength of the psychodynamic approach?


  It emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences
• What is a key weakness of the psychodynamic approach?

  It includes many untestable concepts
• What is the term used to describe Freud's theories as lacking scientific rigor?

  Pseudoscience
• How did Freud's approach influence the development of psychology?


  It introduced new methods for gathering empirical evidence
• What is the role of the ego in balancing the id and superego?


  To mediate between the demands of the id and the moral constraints of the superego
• What is the significance of the tripartite structure of personality?


  It illustrates the conflict between instinctual desires, reality, and morality
• How does the psychodynamic approach view human behavior?


  As influenced by unconscious processes and early experiences
• What is the purpose of psychoanalysis introduced by Freud?


  To access the unconscious mind and resolve psychological issues
• How does Freud's view of human behavior differ from other psychological approaches?


  It emphasizes the role of the unconscious and childhood experiences
• What is the impact of unresolved conflicts during the psychosexual stages?


  They can lead to fixations that influence adult personality
• What is the significance of the libido in Freud's theory?


  It represents the sexual energy that drives personality development
• How does Freud's psychodynamic approach explain anxiety?


  As a result of conflicts between the id, ego, and superego
• What is the role of the superego in personality development?


  To impose moral standards and social rules learned from parents
• What is the relationship between the id and pleasure-seeking behavior?


  The id seeks immediate gratification without concern for morality
• How does the psychodynamic approach view the nature of human behavior?


  As complex and often irrational, influenced by unconscious motives
• What is the significance of the term 'pseudoscience' in relation to Freud's theories?


  It indicates that his theories lack empirical support and scientific rigor
• How does Freud's psychodynamic approach influence modern psychology?


  It laid the groundwork for understanding the unconscious and therapeutic practices
• What is the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships according to Freud?


  They shape personality and influence the types of relationships formed
• What is the role of case studies in Freud's research methods?


  They provide qualitative insights into individual psychological experiences
• How does Freud's psychodynamic approach differ from behaviorism?


  It focuses on unconscious processes rather than observable behavior