Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
8 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Psychodynamic Perspective |
personality is an energy system -Psychic Energy -- generated by instinctual drives pressing for release |
|
|
The Id |
-present at birth -unconcious -irrational -- basic biological urges -follows pleasure principle |
|
|
Pleasure Principle |
maximize pleasure, minimize pain - seeks immediate gratification, regardless of rational circumstances |
|
|
Primary Process Theory |
-if needs cant be met with reality, fantasy will do |
|
|
The Ego |
-second to develop, Id has no contact with reality so it needs the ego -follows reality principle -serves and control the Id |
|
|
Reality Principle |
-tests reality to decide when the id can safely discharge its impulses
|
|
|
"executive of personality" |
must balance the superego and the Id |
|
|
The Superego |
-last to develop (4-5 y/o). in charge of morals -ideals interalized from parents and society -decides whether ego has been good or bad -controls ego with pride and guilt |
