Freud Psychology Overview

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Freud's theories and psychological approaches discussed in the lecture.

Psychodynamic Theory

A theoretical approach that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.

ID

The most primitive part of personality, which contains biological urges and is governed by the pleasure principle.

Ego

The part of personality that mediates between the ID and the Superego, operating on the reality principle.

Superego

The part of personality that represents internalized moral standards and ideals acquired from parents and society.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and feelings are pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety provoked by conflicts between the id and the superego.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable thoughts and feelings to others.

Congruence

In Carl Rogers' theory, the alignment between an individual’s self-concept and their experiences.

Unconditional Positive Regard

Acceptance and support of a person regardless of what they say or do, essential for healthy self-esteem.

Free Association

A therapeutic technique where patients speak freely to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Libidinal Energy

The driving force in the psychodynamic model that seeks pleasure and gratification.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry or unease, often resulting from conflicts within the id, ego, and superego.

Regression

A defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier developmental stage in response to stress.

Dream Analysis

A technique used to access the unconscious mind by interpreting dreams.

Manifest Content

The actual content of a dream as recalled by the dreamer.

Latent Content

The hidden or symbolic meaning of a dream.

Freudian Slip

A verbal mistake that is thought to reveal a subconscious thought or feeling.