Psychodynamic Approach

• What does the conscious mind refer to in the psychodynamic approach?

  What we are aware of at any one time
• What is the pre-conscious mind?

  Thoughts that may become conscious at some point, such as during dreams
• What does the unconscious mind contain?

  Biological instincts + drives, survival and sexual instincts including agression , childhood memories
• How does the unconscious mind influence behaviour and personality?

  It drives behavior and personality through repressed trauma and conflicts
• What is a Freudian slip?

  A mistake in speech that reveals unconscious thoughts
• What are the three structures of personality in the psychodynamic approach?

  • Id: pleasure principle, demands instant gratification, present at birth
  • Superego: moral principle, develops at ages 4-5, includes conscience and guilt
  • Ego: reality principle, mediates between id and superego
• What is the id in the structure of personality?

  The pleasure principle that is present at birth and demands instant gratification
• At what age does the superego develop?

  At ages 4 to 5 years
• What does the superego include?

  Conscience, guilt, and moral standards
• What is the role of the ego in personality structure?

  It acts as a mediator and follows the reality principle
• What happens when the id is dominant in personality?

  It leads to highly impulsive behavior and a lack of self-control
• What are the consequences of a dominant superego?

  It leads to judgmental behavior and high anxiety
• What is the balance between the id, ego, and superego supposed to achieve?

  • A healthy personality
  • Moderation of wishes and desires
  • Reduction of internal conflict
• What is the primary function of the ego?

  To reduce conflict between the id and superego
• What can happen if there is an imbalance between the id and superego?

  It can lead to psychological issues such as anxiety or impulsive behavior
• What are the key components of the psychodynamic approach?

  • Conscious mind
  • Pre-conscious mind
  • Unconscious mind
  • Id, ego, and superego
  • Freudian slips