Psychoanalysis

• Who founded psychoanalysis?

  Freud
• What is the primary method used in psychoanalysis to access unconscious conflicts?

  Patients verbalise their thoughts
• What techniques did Freud use in psychoanalysis?

  Hypnosis and free association
• How did Freud's free association technique work?

  Patients respond with the first word that comes to mind
• In which decade did Aichhorn apply psychoanalytic ideas to treat young offenders?

  1920s
• What was Aichhorn's approach to treating young offenders?

  He provided a happy environment
• What did Aichhorn aim to nurture in young offenders?

  The development of a superego
• Why is psychoanalysis considered not very effective?

  It is costly and time-consuming
• How often did Freud see his patients?

  5 times a week
• What percentage of psychoanalysis patients treated for neurosis showed improvement according to Eysenck?

  44%
• What percentage of patients treated by GPs/hospitals showed improvement?

  72%
• If psychoanalysis does not work for neurosis, what implication does this have for treating criminals?

  It is unlikely to work for criminals
• What ethical concern is associated with psychoanalysis?

  It could uncover painful repressed memories
• What did a study in 2010 conclude about psychoanalysis?

  It works as well as other therapies
• What are the main components of psychoanalysis as founded by Freud?

  • Verbalization of thoughts
  • Accessing unconscious conflicts
  • Use of hypnosis and free association
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of psychoanalysis in treating patients?

  Strengths:

  • Access to unconscious conflicts
  • Potential for deep emotional healing

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Costly and time-consuming
  • Limited effectiveness for neurosis and criminals
  • Ethical concerns regarding repressed memories