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What is the Psychoanalytical approach in psychology?
It is a theory of
personality
developed by
Freud
.
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What did Freud determine about hysteria in women?
He linked it to
physical illnesses
.
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What was deemed cathartic in Freud's therapy?
Talking therapy
was deemed
cathartic.
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What is the term used to describe the part of the mind that is not accessible to conscious awareness?
Unconscious
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What does the term 'Psychic Energy' refer to in Freud's theory?
It refers to the mental energy that drives
human behavior
.
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What are the three levels of consciousness according to Freud?
Conscious
Pre-conscious
(needs attention)
Unconscious
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What is a Freudian slip?
A Freudian slip is a language error that reveals an
unconscious
wish.
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What are the two types of content in dreams according to Freud?
Manifest content
(what we remember)
Latent content
(hidden meaning - dream symbols)
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What does the term 'libido' refer to in Freud's theory?
Libido refers to the investment of
psychic energy
.
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What does the ID represent in Freud's model of personality?
ID represents
innate
drives and instant gratification.
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What principle does the ID operate on?
The
Pleasure
principle.
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What is the role of the Ego in Freud's theory?
The Ego operates on the
reality principle
and develops in the
first year
of life.
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At what age does the Super Ego develop according to Freud?
The Super Ego develops between
3 to 5 years
of age.
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How does the Super Ego relate to the ID?
The Super Ego goes against the ID.
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What are the defense mechanisms identified by Freud?
Repression
: purposely trying to push away thoughts
Regression
: reverting to immature behaviors
Denial
: refusing to accept the situation
Displacement
: transferring emotions
Sublimation
: channeling frustrations
Reaction formation
: acting the opposite
Rationalization
: creating excuses
Projection
: attributing one's own feelings to others
Fixation
: being stuck at an immature age
Identification
: boosting self-esteem
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What does Eros represent in Freud's theory?
Eros represents the
life instinct
, which preserves and creates.
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What does Thanatos represent in Freud's theory?
Thanatos represents the
death instinct
.
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What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?
Oral stage
(0-1 years)
Anal stage
(2-3 years)
Phallic stage
(4-5 years)
Latency period
(6-11 years)
Genital stage
(12+ years)
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What is the focus of the Oral stage in Freud's psychosexual development?
The focus is on
sucking
and biting.
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What are the characteristics of the Anal stage in Freud's theory?
It involves
expulsion
and
retention
behaviors.
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What is the Oedipus complex in Freud's theory?
The Oedipus complex involves boys attaching to their
mothers
and fearing their
fathers
.
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What is the Electra complex in Freud's theory?
The Electra complex involves girls experiencing
penis envy
and attaching to their fathers.
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What can fixation in Freud's theory lead to?
Fixation can lead to
recklessness
and fear of
intimacy
.
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What characterizes the Latency period in Freud's psychosexual development?
The Latency period is characterized by dormant
libido
and a focus on friendships.
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What is the focus of the Genital stage in Freud's theory?
The focus is on
same-sex
intercourse and relationships outside the family.
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What does Freud suggest prevents incestuous desires?
Freud suggests that the
incest taboo
prevents incestuous desires.
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