Flashcards on Psychoanalysis

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Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud

What is the primary method of psychoanalysis?

Free association

What is the id in psychoanalytic theory?

The unconscious part of the psyche that contains our most basic drives and instincts

What is the ego in psychoanalytic theory?

The part of the psyche that mediates between the id and the external world

What is the superego in psychoanalytic theory?

The part of the psyche that represents our conscience and sense of morality

What is transference in psychoanalysis?

The patient's redirection of their feelings and desires onto the therapist

What is countertransference in psychoanalysis?

The therapist's redirection of their own feelings and desires onto the patient

What are the five stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?

Oral, anal, phallic, latent, genital

What is an Oedipus complex in psychoanalytic theory?

A boy's unconscious desire for his mother and hostility towards his father

What is the Electra complex in psychoanalytic theory?

A girl's unconscious desire for her father and hostility towards her mother

What is the purpose of dream analysis in psychoanalysis?

To uncover unconscious thoughts and desires

What is the role of the therapist in psychoanalysis?

To help the patient uncover and work through unconscious conflicts and anxieties

What is the difference between psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic therapy?

Psychoanalytic therapy is a shorter-term version of psychoanalysis that focuses more on immediate concerns.

What is the main criticism of psychoanalysis?

That its theories are untestable and lack empirical evidence

What is the goal of psychoanalysis?

To bring the unconscious into consciousness and help the patient gain insight into their own thoughts and behavior

Who is considered the father of psychoanalysis?

Sigmund Freud

What is the primary method of psychoanalysis?

Free association

What is the id in psychoanalytic theory?

The unconscious part of the psyche that contains our most basic drives and instincts

What is the ego in psychoanalytic theory?

The part of the psyche that mediates between the id and the external world

What is the superego in psychoanalytic theory?

The part of the psyche that represents our conscience and sense of morality

What is transference in psychoanalysis?

The patient's redirection of their feelings and desires onto the therapist

What is countertransference in psychoanalysis?

The therapist's redirection of their own feelings and desires onto the patient

What are the five stages of psychosexual development according to Freud?

Oral, anal, phallic, latent, genital

What is an Oedipus complex in psychoanalytic theory?

A boy's unconscious desire for his mother and hostility towards his father

What is the Electra complex in psychoanalytic theory?

A girl's unconscious desire for her father and hostility towards her mother

What is the purpose of dream analysis in psychoanalysis?

To uncover unconscious thoughts and desires

What is the role of the therapist in psychoanalysis?

To help the patient uncover and work through unconscious conflicts and anxieties

What is the difference between psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic therapy?

Psychoanalytic therapy is a shorter-term version of psychoanalysis that focuses more on immediate concerns.

What is the main criticism of psychoanalysis?

That its theories are untestable and lack empirical evidence

What is the goal of psychoanalysis?

To bring the unconscious into consciousness and help the patient gain insight into their own thoughts and behavior

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