Psychodynamic assumptions AO1
The first psychodynamic assumption is the influence of childhood
experiences. Freud proposed that experiences during childhood
shape our adult personality. He identified that there are 5 key
developmental stages which are referred to as the psychosexual
stages. These include: the oral, anal, phallic, latency and
genital stage. Each of these 5 stages represents the fixation of
the libido on a different area of the body. Freud suggested that
any problems at any of these stages can result in the child
becoming fixated at the body part associated- ultimately having a
long term effect on their personality and behaviour in their
adult life. Fixation can occur through frustration and
overindulgence. Freud also identified that idea of the Oedipus
complex and immediate gratification of all needs, wants and
urges.
A second psychodynamic assumption is the unconscious mind. Freud
proposed that the mind is like an iceberg; much of what goes on
inside the mind is under the surface. This is the preconscious
and unconscious mind. Freud suggested that the conscious mind is
logical whereas the unconscious mind is ruled by pleasure seeking
and cannot be directly accessed as its main goal is to gain
pleasure for themselves. Whereas the ego is the conscious,
rational part that balances demands between the superego and Id
personalities. It is governed by the reality principal. Finally,
the superego part of the adult personality, is the last part to
develop and seeks for perfection and civilised behaviour.
Conflict between the id and superego can lead into psychosis.
Ultimately leading to sz, OCD, paranoia and anxiety.
The first psychodynamic assumption is the influence of childhood
experiences. Freud proposed that experiences during childhood
shape our adult personality. He identified that there are 5 key
developmental stages which are referred to as the psychosexual
stages. These include: the oral, anal, phallic, latency and
genital stage. Each of these 5 stages represents the fixation of
the libido on a different area of the body. Freud suggested that
any problems at any of these stages can result in the child
becoming fixated at the body part associated- ultimately having a
long term effect on their personality and behaviour in their
adult life. Fixation can occur through frustration and
overindulgence. Freud also identified that idea of the Oedipus
complex and immediate gratification of all needs, wants and
urges.
A second psychodynamic assumption is the unconscious mind. Freud
proposed that the mind is like an iceberg; much of what goes on
inside the mind is under the surface. This is the preconscious
and unconscious mind. Freud suggested that the conscious mind is
logical whereas the unconscious mind is ruled by pleasure seeking
and cannot be directly accessed as its main goal is to gain
pleasure for themselves. Whereas the ego is the conscious,
rational part that balances demands between the superego and Id
personalities. It is governed by the reality principal. Finally,
the superego part of the adult personality, is the last part to
develop and seeks for perfection and civilised behaviour.
Conflict between the id and superego can lead into psychosis.
Ultimately leading to sz, OCD, paranoia and anxiety.
