Sigmund Freud in 10 Minutes

Sigmund Freud

the father of psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis

a set of theories and therapeutic techniques for treating mental disorders used through a dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst in order to study the unconscious mind

Sigmund Freud

the first to popularize the concept of the unconscious mind

Freudian slip

error in speech or memory that may reveal an unconscious thought or belief.

dreams

called as wish fulfillments, they are expressions of unconscious desires and thoughts according to Freud.

manifest dream

the actual literal subject matter of the dream as experienced by the dreamer, in contrast to the latent content which is its hidden meaning.

latent dreams

the underlying meaning of symbols and themes within a dream,

latent dream

being the real dream and the goal of interpretation through analysis/reveal it

condensation

reduction and simplification of rich contents of latent dreams

displacement

an unconscious process that transfers emotions, ideas and wishes to diminish society

Id

is the unconscious instinctual part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires and needs.

id

This is present at birth and is responsible for basic instincts and drives, functioning without moral constraints.

life drive

is a term used by Freud to describe the instinctual drive toward survival, reproduction, and pleasure, Eros

death drive

is a concept introduced by Freud that refers to the instinctual drive toward aggression, self-destruction, and a return to an inorganic state.

Eros

also known as the life drive that motivates human behavior towards survival and reproduction, emphasizing pleasure.

Thanatos

is Freud's term for the death drive, representing the instinctual pull toward destruction, aggression, and a return to an inorganic state.

ego

acts according to reality principles, mediating between the desires of the id and the constraints of the superego.

ego

gratifying immediate needs and function effectively in the real world

super ego

internalization of culture rules taught by guidance and influence of parents, institutions and ideal models.

ego

regulates the instinctual desires of the id and the critical super ego

free association

is the method of listening to patients to speak for themselves, working through their own material. rather than parroting anothers suggestions

transference

in which a person unconsciously projects feelings onto other people such as transferring feelings from their parents to their partners or mistrusting somebody who resembles an ex spouse in manners, voice or appearance

psychosexual development

is central to the psychoanalytic sexual drive theory. Freud believed that a series of childhood stages during which the id’s libidinal energies become focused on different bodies

fixation

when a child experiences frustration in psychosocial development.

fixations

can occur when an issue is one of the stages remained unresolved, leaving the individual essentially stuck at that point of development

oral stage

starts at birth and lasts around a year. the infants mouth is the focus of libdinal gratification. in this stage the id dominates

weaning

withdrawing infants supply to another diet that increases the infants self awareness that they do not control the environment and learn delayed gratification

oral fixation

a persistent and potentially obsessive behavior involving the mouth characterized by immaturity, passivity and unrealistic optimism

anal stage

where the primary focus of the libido is on bowel and bladder control. This stage is crucial for developing a sense of independence and control, as children learn to manage their bodily functions.

anal retentive

resulting from fixation during the anal stage of psychosexual development (around ages 1-3), typically stemming from overly strict or harsh toilet training experiences. Individuals with this personality are characterized by an excessive need for orderliness, neatness, punctuality, and control. They may also display traits such as stubbornness, stinginess, and an overly meticulous nature.

anal expulsive

resulting from fixation during the anal stage of psychosexual development (around ages 1-3), typically stemming from overly lenient or inconsistent toilet training experiences. Individuals with this personality are often characterized by a lack of self-control, messiness, disorganization, rebelliousness, and sometimes excessive generosity.

phallic stage

third stage of psychosexual development, occurring approximately between ages 3 and 6, where the child's primary focus of pleasure and conflict shifts to the genitals. Key

Oedipus Complex

this involves unconscious sexual desires for the mother and a rivalry with the father, often accompanied by castration anxiety

Electra Complex

this involves unconscious sexual desires for the father and a rivalry with the mother, often accompanied by penis envy

defense mechanism

reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli

repression

blocking of memories and emotional impulses from the conscious mind

identification

the child incorporates to their ego, the personality from their same sex parent in which Freud considers a successful outcome of the complex

latency stage

from approximately 6-8 years until puberty. During this period, the child's previously intense libidinal energies are largely repressed and redirected into non-sexual activities.

genital stage

which focus on self-gratification through specific erogenous zones, this stage is characterized by the maturation of sexual interests and the development of healthy, mature sexual relationships