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Assumptions of the Psychodynamic Approach

Assumptions of the Psychodynamic Approach

This topic ¥ Learn about 5 key assumptions of the psychodynamic approach ¥ Have

This topic ¥ Learn about 5 key assumptions of the psychodynamic approach ¥ Have a go at applying psychodynamic theories to real world situations

A bit of history. . . ¥ The psychodynamic approach is one of the

A bit of history. . . ¥ The psychodynamic approach is one of the earliest approaches in psychology, originating in the 19 th century. ¥ The main figure in psychodynamic theory is Sigmund Freud

Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind ¥ We have an unconscious

Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind ¥ 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

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 happened to you?

Assumption 1: Behaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind ¥ Other ways of accessing

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 ¥

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

Assumption 3: The Tripartite Model of Personality ¥ We do not have one unified

Assumption 3: The Tripartite Model of Personality ¥ 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

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 4: Ego defence mechanisms ¥ How the ego protects itself from unconscious thoughts

Assumption 4: Ego defence mechanisms ¥ 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 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships ¥ Events in childhood shape our adult

Assumption 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships ¥ Events in childhood shape our adult personality ¥ Traumatic events can be repressed and cause stress later in life ¥ Relationships with parents set template for adult relationships ¥ Describe some ways that adult personality may be shaped by your childhood.

Assumption 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships ¥ Children go through 5 stages of

Assumption 5: Early childhood experiences and relationships ¥ Children go through 5 stages of psychosexual development ¥ Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency and Genital ¥ Fixation can lead to problems in adulthood