Approaches: The Psychodynamic approach

Question 1

What are 3 assumptions of the psychodynamic approach??

Answer 1

• Most thinking takes place at unconscious level
• Feelings and behaviours at adulthood are rooted in childhood experiences
• All behaviour has a cause (usually unconscious)

Question 2

What are the 3 parts of the consciousness??

Answer 2

• Conscious mind (Part of the mind we are aware of)
• Preconscious mind (Thoughts and ideas which we may become aware of during dreams, thoughts or ‘Freudian slips’. Controls info that can enter conscious mind -> may prevent some due to being traumatising).
• Unconscious mind (hidden part that stores drives, instincts and repressed memories)