The psychodynamic approach: the role of the unconscious, the structure of
personality, that is Id, Ego and Superego, defence mechanisms including
repression, denial and displacement, psychosexual stages.
Psychodynamic approach
Model of the mind: Freud said the part of our mind that we know about and
are aware of (the conscious mind) is the tip of the iceberg. Most of our mind is
made up of the unconscious which is material we can never have direct access
to, repressed memories and unconscious conflicts. Under the surface is the
preconscious which is memories we aren’t currently aware of but can access if
desired.
Role of unconscious – driving force behind our behaviour. Its instincts, selfish
motives. No concept of reality.
It is the motivating force behind our personality and behaviour. Repressed
memories
Structure of personality:
Id: exists from birth. Concerned with things which ensures the person survives
and which give it pleasure. Id demands its needs to be satisfied. Id operates on
the pleasure principle meaning the child is only interested in things which give
it pleasure. Id is irrational and isn’t in touch with the real world.
Ego: 2 years. Ego is in touch w/ real world. Consists of all we know.
Communicating will be more effective in satisfying id’s demands. Relies on
reality principle. Role is to reduce the conflict between the demands of the id
and superego.
Superego: age of 5. Right from wrong. Makes sure the ego doesn’t use
unacceptable means to satisfy id’s demands. Conscience (right from wrong)
and ego ideal. Morality principle. Ego’s job is now to satisfy id without
upsetting superego.
personality, that is Id, Ego and Superego, defence mechanisms including
repression, denial and displacement, psychosexual stages.
Psychodynamic approach
Model of the mind: Freud said the part of our mind that we know about and
are aware of (the conscious mind) is the tip of the iceberg. Most of our mind is
made up of the unconscious which is material we can never have direct access
to, repressed memories and unconscious conflicts. Under the surface is the
preconscious which is memories we aren’t currently aware of but can access if
desired.
Role of unconscious – driving force behind our behaviour. Its instincts, selfish
motives. No concept of reality.
It is the motivating force behind our personality and behaviour. Repressed
memories
Structure of personality:
Id: exists from birth. Concerned with things which ensures the person survives
and which give it pleasure. Id demands its needs to be satisfied. Id operates on
the pleasure principle meaning the child is only interested in things which give
it pleasure. Id is irrational and isn’t in touch with the real world.
Ego: 2 years. Ego is in touch w/ real world. Consists of all we know.
Communicating will be more effective in satisfying id’s demands. Relies on
reality principle. Role is to reduce the conflict between the demands of the id
and superego.
Superego: age of 5. Right from wrong. Makes sure the ego doesn’t use
unacceptable means to satisfy id’s demands. Conscience (right from wrong)
and ego ideal. Morality principle. Ego’s job is now to satisfy id without
upsetting superego.
