Psychodynamic theory delves into the unconscious mind's role in shaping behavior and personality, rooted in Freud's work. It encompasses the interplay of unconscious drives, defense mechanisms, and stages of psychosexual development. Freud's case studies, like Little Hans, illustrate the theory's application despite critiques of its empirical validity.
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Our behaviors and feelings are shaped by unconscious motivations, often rooted in childhood experiences
Conscious and Unconscious
The psyche is made up of conscious and unconscious parts that interact dynamically
Repressed Memories and Desires
The unconscious is believed to hold repressed memories and desires that can influence behavior and emotions
The psychodynamic theory views human behavior as a reflection of the interplay between unconscious drives and childhood experiences
The structural model of the psyche includes the id, ego, and superego, which operate on different principles and govern behavior
Repression
Repression is an unconscious defense mechanism used by the ego to exclude distressing thoughts from awareness
Denial
Denial is an unconscious defense mechanism in which an individual refuses to acknowledge painful realities
Displacement
Displacement is an unconscious defense mechanism in which emotions are redirected from a threatening object to a safer one
According to Freud's theory, personality development occurs through a series of stages from infancy to adulthood
Oral Stage
The oral stage is characterized by the focus on the mouth as the source of pleasure
Anal Stage
The anal stage is characterized by the focus on bowel movements as a source of pleasure
Phallic Stage
The phallic stage is characterized by the focus on the genitals as a source of pleasure
Conflicts and fixations at any stage can have lasting effects on personality and behavior
The psychodynamic approach has been criticized for lacking empirical evidence and relying too heavily on subjective interpretation
Freud's theories have had a profound impact on the field of psychology, particularly in the realm of psychotherapy
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The concept that our actions and emotions are influenced by hidden motivations and repressed memories was introduced by ______.
Sigmund Freud
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Psychodynamic theory's view on human behavior
Sees behavior as interplay of unconscious drives and childhood experiences.
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Freud's iceberg metaphor significance
Represents mind's structure: vast unconscious below surface, small conscious above.
