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what are the assumptions of the psychodynamic perspective? |
- that our childhood experiences affect our behaviour as an adult. - suggests we have little free-will and behaviour is determined by our unconcious mind. |
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what does the conscious level of the mind hold? |
thoughts and perceptions right now |
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what does the pre-conscious level of the hold? |
memories and knowledge (can access if needed) |
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what does the unconscious level of the mind hold? |
dreams, fears, phobias, fantasies, etc. freud considered behaviour to be DETERMINED by this part of the mind. |
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what is the oedipus complex? |
when a boy gets feelings of rivalry, jealousy and fear over the opposite sex |
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how many parts of the personality are there perceived to be? |
three |
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what is The ID? |
- present from birth - seeks pleasure and avoids pain - impulsive and selfish |
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what is The Ego? |
- develops around ages 2-3 - realises instant pleasure is not always possible - the mediator of the 3 parts - Th Ego seeks pleasure but looks for a realistic strategic way to do this |
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what is The Superego? |
- the rationaliser/conscious - develops around 3-5 years old - can make someone feel guilty - tells you what is right or wrong (based on morals, values and social norms) rather than just realistic ones. |
