Psychoanalysis Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the psychoanalysis lecture, focusing on Freud's theories and the critiques surrounding them.

Freud: Father of Psychoanalysis

Sigmund Freud is considered the founding figure of psychoanalysis, a field which explores the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.

Talk Therapy

A therapeutic technique developed by Freud which involves discussing thoughts and feelings to bring unconscious processes to consciousness.

Psychic Determinism

The belief that all mental processes are determined by earlier experiences, often rooted in the unconscious mind.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies used by the ego to manage anxiety and protect the individual from painful emotions.

Id, Ego, Superego

The three parts of Freud's structural model of the mind: Id represents primitive desires, Ego is the rational part that mediates reality, and Superego reflects moral standards.

Oedipal Complex

A child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with their same-sex parent, according to Freud.

Parapraxes

Unintended errors in speech or action that reveal unconscious thoughts or desires.

Stages of Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory that suggests early childhood experiences in different stages can shape adult personality.

Collectivism

A cultural value that prioritizes the group over the individual and emphasizes interdependence, particularly relevant in Asian contexts.

Critiques of Freud's Theory

Criticisms include its complexity, use of case studies, vague definitions, and a pessimistic view of human nature.