Psychoanalytic approach

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    • What is the Psychoanalytical approach in psychology?
      It is a theory of personality developed by Freud.
    • What did Freud determine about hysteria in women?
      He linked it to physical illnesses.
    • What was deemed cathartic in Freud's therapy?
      Talking therapy was deemed cathartic.
    • What is the term used to describe the part of the mind that is not accessible to conscious awareness?
      Unconscious
    • What does the term 'Psychic Energy' refer to in Freud's theory?
      It refers to the mental energy that drives human behavior.
    • What are the three levels of consciousness according to Freud?
      • Conscious
      • Pre-conscious (needs attention)
      • Unconscious
    • What is a Freudian slip?
      A Freudian slip is a language error that reveals an unconscious wish.
    • What are the two types of content in dreams according to Freud?
      • Manifest content (what we remember)
      • Latent content (hidden meaning - dream symbols)
    • What does the term 'libido' refer to in Freud's theory?
      Libido refers to the investment of psychic energy.
    • What does the ID represent in Freud's model of personality?
      ID represents innate drives and instant gratification.
    • What principle does the ID operate on?
      The Pleasure principle.
    • 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.
    • At what age does the Super Ego develop according to Freud?
      The Super Ego develops between 3 to 5 years of age.
    • How does the Super Ego relate to the ID?
      The Super Ego goes against the ID.
    • 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
    • What does Eros represent in Freud's theory?
      Eros represents the life instinct, which preserves and creates.
    • What does Thanatos represent in Freud's theory?
      Thanatos represents the death instinct.
    • What are the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?
      1. Oral stage (0-1 years)
      2. Anal stage (2-3 years)
      3. Phallic stage (4-5 years)
      4. Latency period (6-11 years)
      5. Genital stage (12+ years)
    • What is the focus of the Oral stage in Freud's psychosexual development?
      The focus is on sucking and biting.
    • What are the characteristics of the Anal stage in Freud's theory?
      It involves expulsion and retention behaviors.
    • What is the Oedipus complex in Freud's theory?
      The Oedipus complex involves boys attaching to their mothers and fearing their fathers.
    • What is the Electra complex in Freud's theory?
      The Electra complex involves girls experiencing penis envy and attaching to their fathers.
    • What can fixation in Freud's theory lead to?
      Fixation can lead to recklessness and fear of intimacy.
    • What characterizes the Latency period in Freud's psychosexual development?
      The Latency period is characterized by dormant libido and a focus on friendships.
    • What is the focus of the Genital stage in Freud's theory?
      The focus is on same-sex intercourse and relationships outside the family.
    • What does Freud suggest prevents incestuous desires?
      Freud suggests that the incest taboo prevents incestuous desires.
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