assumptions of the psychodynamic approach
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Assumptions of the Psychodynamic Approach
Learn about 5 key assumptions of the psychodynamic approach
Have a go at applying psychodynamic theories to real world situations
This topic
The psychodynamic approach is one of the earliest approaches in psychology, originating in the 19th century.
The main figure in psychodynamic theory is Sigmund Freud
A bit of history...
We have an unconscious mind which influences our behaviour
We are unaware of our unconscious
Read the information on page 31. What are the characteristics of the unconscious mind?
Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind
Freudian slip You say something which accidentally
reveals your unconscious desire. Can often be sexual or violent
“Let’s get some eggs from the shop” becomes “Lets get some sex from the shop”
“When I see him I will thank him” becomes “When I see him I will hit him”
Can you think of an example of when this has happened to you?
Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind
Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind
Other ways of accessing the unconscious
Dream analysis Rorschach inkblot test Word association
Have a go at word association Rorschach inkblot test
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Assumption 2: Different levels of consciousness
The mind is like an iceberg
Conscious: what we are aware of
Preconscious: what we could be conscious of if we turned our attention
Unconscious: inaccessible
We do not have one unified personality, but 3 different parts
They pull us in different directions. “I really need to study,
but I want to go to a party with my friends”.
Read the information on page 44, and complete the task
Assumption 3: The Tripartite Model of Personality
Video: it’s a bit old and VERY cheesy, but worth a watch!
For the three scenarios, identify what the three parts of personality might want.
Assumption 3: The Tripartite Model of Personality
How the ego protects itself from unconscious thoughts and feelings
Can push a desire out of consciousness, or transfer it to something else. Repression Displacement Projection
For the scenarios, what defence mechanism is being used?
Assumption 4: Ego defence mechanisms
Events in childhood shape our adult personality
Traumatic events can be repressed and cause stress later in life
Assumption 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships
Relationships with parents set template for adult relationships
Describe some ways that adult personality may be shaped by your childhood.
Children go through 5 stages of psychosexual development
Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency and Genital
Fixation can lead to problems in adulthood
Assumption 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships