Psychodynamics

• Who is the psychologist most people can name?

  Sigmund Freud
• What is Freud's approach to psychology called?

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

  They shaped later theories and approaches
• What popular form of counseling did Freud develop?

  Psychotherapy
• What features does the Psych Boost app offer?

  • Flashcards
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Key term definitions
• How many hours of exclusive exam tutorial videos does Psych Boost offer?

  Over 17 hours
• What does the conscious mind include?

  Thoughts, ideas, decisions, and emotions
• What did Freud claim about the unconscious mind?

  It contains thoughts below conscious awareness
• What is psychodynamics defined as?

  The study of the unconscious mind
• What are the three parts of the mind according to Freud?

  Conscious mind, preconscious, unconscious
• What is the role of the preconscious mind?

  Contains thoughts we can bring to awareness
• What happens if a child cannot resolve a psychosexual stage?

  They become fixated at that stage
• What is psychic determinism?

  The unconscious drives conscious behavior
• What are the three defense mechanisms mentioned?

  Repression, denial, displacement
• What is the ID known as?

  The pleasure principle
• What does the ego do?

  Mediates between the ID and super ego
• What is the super ego known as?

  The morality principle
• How does the super ego influence behavior?

  Causes feelings of guilt for wrong actions
• What is the iceberg metaphor used to illustrate?

  The conscious and unconscious mind's relationship
• What are the five psychosexual stages?

  Oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital
• What happens during the oral stage?

  Infants receive pleasure from breastfeeding
• What is anal-retentive personality associated with?

  Overly organized and fussy behavior
• What is the Oedipus complex?

  Boys' attraction to their mothers
• What is penis envy according to Freud?

  Girls' desire for a penis and later a baby
• What is the latency stage characterized by?

  Repressed sexual energy and early conflicts
• What is the final genital stage associated with?

  Conscious sexual desire in adulthood
• What is denial as a defense mechanism?

  Refusing to accept reality of a situation
• What is displacement as a defense mechanism?

  Redirecting emotions to a weaker target
• What is repression as a defense mechanism?

  Placing painful memories into the unconscious
• Why are Freud's ideas still taught today?

  They influenced later psychological theories
• What is the criticism of Freud's scientific credibility?

  Many ideas lack empirical support
• What is falsifiability in scientific theories?

  The ability to prove a theory incorrect
• What is the significance of the case study of Little Hans?

  It supports Freud's psychosexual stages
• What is the role of the super ego in criminal behavior?

  It can be too weak or too strong
• What is the practical application of psychodynamics?

  Psychoanalysis as a form of therapy
• What did the meta-analysis by DMATS conclude?

  Supports effectiveness of long-term therapy
• What is the intuitive appeal of Freud's ideas?

  They resonate with common human experiences
• What is the significance of defense mechanisms in psychology?

  They help manage anxiety from conflicts
• How do Freud's ideas relate to modern psychology?

  They laid groundwork for future theories
• What is the role of early childhood experiences in Freud's theory?

  They shape adult personality and behavior