Psychodynamic Flashcards
1
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Psychodynamic approach
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Symptom of an unconscious cause and of conflict between the ID, EGO and SUPEREGO
2
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Origin of behaviour - psychodynamic
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Inside the person + early experiences
- Oedipus complex
- Ego defenses
- repression and regression
3
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Limitations - psychodynamic
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Deterministic - past predicts current behaviours
No free will
Cant explain why drug treatments are effective
Not based on scientific evidence
4
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Comments - psychodynamic
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Ignores biological factors
Doesn’t blame individual
Useful because effective treatment - talking cure
