Psychological explanation: Psychodynamic

Question 1

what did blackburn suggest?

Answer 1

there are 3 types of inadequate superego

this is caused by problems with development of the superego in the phallic stage

deviant superego
weak superego
overharsh superego

Question 2

what are the 3 inadequate superegos

Answer 2

deviant superego
weak superego
overharsh superego

Question 3

what is the deviant superego?

Answer 3

the child identifies with the deviant parent

Question 4

what is the weak superego?

Answer 4

lack of identification with same sex parent

Question 5

what is the over harsh superego?

Answer 5

seeks punishment so crimes are committed to fulfill unconscious desire for punishment

Question 6

what are the 3 defence mechanisms?

Answer 6

displacement
sublimation
rationalization

Question 7

what is displacement?

Answer 7

the focus of a strong emotion is shifted from its actual target onto a substitute target

this may explain why innocent victims are targeted as substitutes for real anger

Question 8

what is sublimation?

Answer 8

a strong id impulse is expressed in a more socially acceptable way

e.g assault instead of murder