Psychodynamicc Perspective (bsocial Area)

Question 1

Key concepts of the psychodynamic perspective

Answer 1

The unconscious mind-contains unresolved conflicts that we access through dreams fulfilment of wishes,

Importance of early childhood experiences, adult disturbances have roots in early experiences .

Question 2

Application of the psychodynamic perspective

Answer 2

Therapy psychoanalysis dreams analysis, unresolved conflicts in the unconscious cause psychological disorders

Question 3

Links to core studies

Answer 3

Fraud explains little hands phobias through his unconscious mind and the events of his childhood

Hancock et al discuss ego development and suggest that language is likely to be beyond conscious control .

Question 4

Similarities and differences

Answer 4

Similar to the individual differences area differs from all areas, more an ideology than a science

Question 5

Evaluation of the psychodynamic perspective

Answer 5

+Interactionist the approach, combines nature and nurture, e.g. little Hans , innate urges plus life experiences.

-determinist people are controlled by their unconscious e.g. little Hans unconscious motivations