dream analysis ♡

• What did Freud describe dreams as?

  The royal road to knowledge of the unconscious
• How does the unconscious mind express itself according to Freud?

  Through dreams
• What is dream analysis?

  The process of assigning meaning to dreams
• What does Freud believe all dreams represent?

  Unconscious fulfilment of wishes
• What is primary-process thought in dreams?

  Thought that protects the sleeper
• How does Freud describe the symbolic nature of dreams?

  Dreams express unfulfilled wishes symbolically
• What is latent content in dreams?

  The real meaning of a dream
• What is manifest content in dreams?

  The content you experience in a dream
• Why does Freud believe context is important in dream interpretation?

  To understand the meaning of dream symbols
• What does Freud think about dream dictionaries?

  He did not support their use
• What is dream work?

  The process transforming latent content to manifest content
• What is the role of the therapist in dream analysis?

  To decode manifest content back to latent content
• What is condensation in dreams?

  Condensing multiple ideas into brief images
• What is displacement in dreams?

  Separating emotional significance from real content
• What does representation mean in dream work?

  A thought is translated into visual images
• What is symbolism in dreams?

  A symbol replaces an action, person, or idea
• What is secondary elaboration in dreams?

  The unconscious ties images into a logical story
• What is the main assumption of the psychodynamic approach?

  Behavior is influenced by unconscious drives
• What is the goal of psychoanalysis?

  To make the unconscious conscious
• How does Freud view childhood experiences in the psychodynamic approach?

  They influence current behavior and experiences
• What is the tripartite personality according to Freud?

  Id, ego, and superego influence behavior
• What happens to the ego during dreaming?

  The ego's defenses are low
• What did Solms' research find about dreaming?

  The rational brain is inactive during REM sleep
• What do Hopfield et al.'s findings support?

  Freud's notion of condensation in dreams
• What is a methodological issue in dream research?

  Sleep labs may lack ecological validity
• What can confounding variables in sleep studies affect?

  Biological functions and research results
• What is subjective interpretation in dream analysis?

  It relies on the therapist's personal views
• What ethical concern exists in the therapist-client relationship?

  Potential power imbalance between therapist and patient
• What is False Memory Syndrome (FMS)?


  False memories affecting identity and relationships
• How can therapists induce false memories?

  By suggesting traumatic events during therapy
• What emotional harm can occur during dream analysis?

  Insights may cause greater distress than current problems
• What are the processes involved in dream work?

  • Condensation
  • Displacement
  • Representation
  • Symbolism
  • Secondary elaboration
• What are the key assumptions of the psychodynamic approach?

  1. Behavior is influenced by unconscious drives
  2. Childhood experiences affect current behavior
  3. The tripartite personality influences behavior
• What are the implications of Freud's dream theory for therapy?

  • Dreams reveal unconscious thoughts
  • Dream analysis can provide insights
  • Therapists must interpret dreams carefully
• What are the limitations of dream analysis?

  • Subjective interpretation
  • Potential for false memories
  • Ethical concerns in therapist-client dynamics