CHAPTER 2: FREUD PSYCHOANALYSIS

Hysteria

improper functioning of a certain part of the body.

catharis

the process of removing hysterical symptoms through “talking them out”

unconscious

contains all those drive, urges, or instincts that are beyond our awareness but motivates most of our actions

Phylogenetic Endowment

states that portion of our unconscious originates from the experiences of our early ancestors that have been passed onto us through hundreds of generations of repetition.

Preconscious

contains all those elements that are not conscious but can be conscious either quite readily or with some difficulty.

Perceptual Conscious System

a way of reaching consciousness by perceiving things through sense organs that enters our consciousness if it’s not too threatening.

Mental Structure

non-threatening ideas from preconscious as well as menacing but well-distinguished images from the unconscious.

primary censor

prevents unconscious images from becoming preconscious

final censor

prevents preconscious element from reaching consciousness

ID

a term derive from the impersonal pronoun meaning “the it”. Serve as the pleasure principle

Ego

It is has no contact with reality, region of the mind that is in contact with reality. The decision-making or executive branch of personality

Superego

represent the moral and ideal aspect of personality and is guided by the moralistic and idealistic principle.

conscience

Tells us what we should NOT do. Result from experience with punishment for improper behavior

ego-ideal

Tell us what we SHOULD do. Develop from experience with rewards for proper behavior

drive

operate as a constant motivational force

source

a region of the body that is in a state of excitation or tension.

impetus

the magnitude of energy exerted to satisfy a basic instinct

object

refers to any person, thing, or body part that may provide satisfaction.

aim

seek pleasure by removing that excitation or tension from the different needs.

Sex Drive

Eros; its primary goal is pleasure which may originate from the different erogenous zone such as mouth , anus, and genitals.n

Primary Narcissism

common on infants wherein their libido is invested on their own ego.

Secondary Narcissism

one is preoccupied with personal appearance and other self-interest. Focus on self-love.

love

develops when people invest their libido on an object or person other that themselves.

Sadism

the need for sexual pleasure by inflicting pain or humiliation on others

masochism

experience sexual pleasure from suffering pain and humiliation inflicted by themselves.

Aggression

Thanatos; its final aim is self-destruction. Aims to return a person to an inorganic state which is death.

Anxiety

an unpleasant state accompanied by a physical sensation that warns a person against danger.

neurotic anxiety

apprehension about unknown danger that does not have a cause.

moral anxiety

stems from conflict between ego and superego.

realistic anxiety

a non specific feeling involving danger where in the fearful object is not present.

neurosis

formation of behavioral or psychosomatic symptoms as a result of the return of the repressed.

psychosis

involves distorted perception of reality and irrational behavior. Complete break with the reality.

repression

unknowingly placing an unpleasant memory or thought in the unconscious.

regression

reverting back to immature behavior from an earlier stage of development.

displacement

redirecting unacceptable feelings from the original source to a safer, substitute target.

sublimation

replacing socially unacceptable impulses with socially acceptable behavior

reaction formation

people express the opposite of their true feelings, sometimes to an exaggerated from.

projection

placing your own negative traits or unwanted emotions onto others

rationalization

creating false excuses for one’s unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or behavior.

free association

a patient talks of whatever comes into their mind

transference

refers to the strong sexual or aggressive feelings may it be positive or negative that the patient develop toward their analyst during the course of treatment.

dream

royal road to the unconscious

Freudian slips

slips of tongue, pen, reading, and hearing tha may reveal a person’s unconscious or preconscious intentions

Psychotherapy

focused on uncovering repressed memories and intentions