Psychodynamic approach

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What was Freud's theory of Psychoanalysis?
Behaviour was determined by psychological factors and behaviour is controlled by the unconscious mind
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What did Freud believe about the role of the unconscious
That most of our everyday actions are not controlled consciously
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What is the id?
The id is one of the three main components of the mind and is a personality that requires instant gratification. For example, if a person is hungry the id demands they eat immediately.
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What is the ego?
The ego is another one of the three main components of the mind and is a personality that mediates between the impulsive demands of the id and the reality of the external world. For example, it may delay the demands of the id until a more appropriate time
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What is the superego?
The superego is the final of the three main components of the mind and is a personality that is divided into the conscience and the ego-ideal. The conscience is the internalisation of rules in a society.
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What is a defence mechanism?
A defence mechanism is a form of distorting reality as a means to cope with a traumatic situation
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What is repression?
Unconscious blocking of unacceptable thoughts
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What is denial?
Refusal to accept reality to avoid dealing with negative thoughts
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What is displacement?
Redirecting of thoughts and feelings
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