Debate: For - Freud's Views On The Importance Of The Mother Flashcards
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Why Did Freud Believe That The Mother-Infant Dyad Was Of Greatest Importance?
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Freud believed that the mother-infant dyad was of greatest importance to the oral stage of psychosexual development, as the mother satisfies the needs of the libido.
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Why Is The Satisfaction Of The Libido Important?
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If the libido is not satisfied, then fixation will lead to emotional issues.
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What Did Freud Suggest In Reference To The Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis?
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Freud also suggested that the mother’s love acts as a prototype relationship for all future relationships.
