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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 a go at applying psychodynamic theories to real world situations. A bit of history.

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Assumptions of the Psychodynamic Approach

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  1. Assumptions of the Psychodynamic Approach

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

  3. A bit of history... • 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

  4. 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?

  5. 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?

  6. 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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  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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?

  17. 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.

  18. 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

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