Psychodynamic Approach

• Why were Freud's theories influential despite being rejected by most psychologists today?

  They were foundational in the development of later theories and approaches
• What is the name of Freud's approach to psychology?

  Psychodynamics
• What popular form of counseling did Freud develop?

  Psychotherapy
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• What does Freud claim about the conscious mind?

  It contains thoughts, ideas, decisions, and emotions we are aware of
• What is the preconscious mind according to Freud?

  It contains thoughts and memories that can be brought into conscious awareness
• What does Freud suggest about the unconscious mind?

  It contains thoughts and memories not accessible to awareness but influences behavior
• What is psychic determinism in Freud's theory?

  It is the idea that the unconscious mind drives conscious behavior and shapes personality
• What are the three defense mechanisms mentioned by Freud?

  Repression, denial, and displacement
• What are the three parts of the mind according to Freud?

  • Conscious mind
  • Preconscious mind
  • Unconscious mind
• What is the ID in Freud's structure of personality?

  The ID is the selfish part of the mind that demands immediate satisfaction of needs
• What is the ego's role in Freud's theory?

  The ego mediates between the demands of the ID and the super ego
• What is the super ego according to Freud?

  The super ego is the moral part of personality that incorporates societal values
• How does Freud explain criminal behavior?

  Criminal behavior results from an underdeveloped or deviant super ego
• What is the iceberg metaphor in Freud's theory?

  • Represents the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious mind
  • Only a small part is visible (conscious)
  • The majority is hidden (unconscious) and drives behavior
• What are the five psychosexual stages according to Freud?

  1. Oral stage (0-1 years)
  2. Anal stage (1-3 years)
  3. Phallic stage (3-5 years)
  4. Latency stage (6-12 years)
  5. Genital stage (12+ years)
• What happens during the oral stage of development?

  The child receives pleasure from the mouth during breastfeeding
• What is the conflict during the anal stage?

  The conflict occurs during potty training
• What is anal-retentive personality?

  It results from strict potty training and is characterized by being overly organized
• What is the Oedipus complex?

  It is when boys feel attraction to their mother and rivalry with their father
• What is castration anxiety?

  It is the fear that a father will remove a boy's genitals
• What is penis envy according to Freud?

  It is when girls realize they lack a penis and initially blame their mother
• What happens during the latency stage?

  Sexual energy is dispersed and early childhood conflicts are repressed
• What is the final genital stage of development?

  It is the point of puberty when sexual desire becomes conscious
• What are defense mechanisms?

  They are unconscious strategies used by the ego to manage conflicts
• What is denial as a defense mechanism?

  It is refusing to accept the reality of a situation
• What is displacement as a defense mechanism?

  It is transferring emotions from the source to a substitute target
• What is repression as a defense mechanism?

  It is placing unpleasant memories into the unconscious mind
• What are the criticisms of Freud's theories?

  • Lack of scientific credibility
  • Reliance on case studies and subjective interpretations
  • Lack of falsifiability
• Why is Freud still taught in modern psychology courses?

  He has been profoundly influential on later psychological theories
• What is the practical application of psychodynamics?

  Psychoanalysis is a common form of talking therapy
• What did a meta-analysis by Dmats conclude about psychoanalytic therapy?

  It supports the effectiveness of long-term psychoanalytic therapy
• What is the significance of Freud's focus on early childhood experiences?

  It highlights the long-lasting effects trauma can have on adult life
• How do modern theorists view processes below the level of awareness?

  They accept that these processes influence perception, memory, and language
• What is meant by the term 'face validity' in relation to Freud's ideas?

  Some of Freud's ideas have intuitive appeal and seem valid to people
• What is the role of the ego in managing conflicts?

  The ego resolves conflicts between the ID and the super ego
• What is the significance of the Freud Museum?

  It provides a historical perspective on Freud's work and theories
• What is the importance of the psychosexual stages in Freud's theory?

  They influence the unconscious mind and personality development in adulthood
• How does Freud's theory explain the development of gender identity?

  It involves identifying with the same-sex parent during the phallic stage