the unconscious mind 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologypsychodynamicASEdexcel Created by: ellen duckersCreated on: 06-04-14 19:34 what is stored in the conscious mind? thoughts and perceptions 1 of 16 when are we aware of the conscious mind? constantly 2 of 16 what is stored in the preconscious mind? memories and stored knowledge 3 of 16 when are we aware of the preconscious mind? can become aware when necessary 4 of 16 what is stored in the unconscious mind? immoral urges, shameful experiences, selfish desires, violent motives, irrational wishes, fears 5 of 16 when are we aware of the unconscious mind? never 6 of 16 what does this theory attempt to explain? behaviours such as Freudian slips 7 of 16 how did Freud come up with this theory? he studied the development of the adult personality through psychosexual stages during childhood 8 of 16 what is the libido? the life instinct, the positive force 9 of 16 what is the thanatos? the death instinct, the negative force 10 of 16 what is psychic energy? consequence of instincts/emotions that enables them to motivate behaviour 11 of 16 what is the catharsis? the release of stored psychic energy that can reduce negative effects 12 of 16 what is the id? instinct, pleasure principle, innate 13 of 16 what is the ego? logic, reality principle, acquired at 2-3 years through encounters with authority 14 of 16 what is the superego? society's rules, morality principle, acquired at around 5 years through identification with the same sex parent 15 of 16 why does the theory lack credibility? it is only Freuds opinion, and nobody can access the unconscious mind 16 of 16
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