psychodynamic approach

• What is the name of the psychological approach that focuses on the unconscious mind?

  Psychodynamic approach
• What are the basic assumptions of the psychodynamic approach?

  They include the unconscious world, driving forces behind behavior, and that abnormal behavior is caused by unconscious conflicts.
• What does the psychodynamic approach emphasize as a driving force behind all behavior?

  The unconscious world
• How does the psychodynamic approach explain abnormal behavior?

  It is caused by unconscious conflicts.
• How can unconscious conflicts be resolved according to the psychodynamic approach?

  By accessing and addressing those conflicts.
• What are instincts or drives in the context of the psychodynamic approach?

  They are natural urges that motivate behavior.
• What is an example of a drive mentioned in the psychodynamic approach?

  Sexual drive
• What role do early childhood experiences play in the psychodynamic approach?

  They are crucial in shaping the person we are today.
• What is the role of the unconscious in the psychodynamic approach?

  It consists of thoughts and memories that are not easily accessible.
• How many levels of thinking does the mind consist of according to Freud?

  Three levels of thinking
• What is the conscious level of thinking?

  It includes thoughts we are aware of.
• What is an example of a preconscious thought?

  "What's the capital of France?"
• What characterizes the unconscious level of thinking?

  It contains thoughts that are hard to remember, often because they are painful.
• What did Freud propose about the structure of personality?

  It is made up of three interacting elements.
• What is the ID in Freud's model of personality?

  It is entirely unconscious and operates on the pleasure principle.
• What is the role of the EGO in Freud's model of personality?

  It is the conscious self that operates on the reality principle.
• What does the SUPEREGO represent in Freud's model of personality?

  It is part conscious and part unconscious, representing morality.
• What happens when there is an unequal distribution of libido in Freud's model of personality?

  It can lead to abnormal behavior.
• What type of behavior might occur if the ID dominates in Freud's model of personality?

  Selfish behavior