Psychodynamic Theory & Freud

These flashcards cover the key concepts from the lecture on Psychodynamic Theory and the contributions of Sigmund Freud.

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud

What is the first theory on personality?

Psychodynamic Theory

What drives behavior according to psychodynamic theory?

Unconscious forces

What are the two main forces that Freud believed drive the unconscious?

Sexual and aggressive forces

What are psychological strategies used to protect a person from anxiety?

Defense mechanisms

What is the Id in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

The Id is the part of the mind that contains our primal instincts and desires. It operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

What is the Ego in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

The Ego is the rational part of the mind that mediates between the desires of the Id and the realities of the external world. It operates on the reality principle.

What is the Superego in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

The Superego is the