PSY 351 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Anna O., Unconscious Mind, Preconscious
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Left arm paralyzed, speaking english (native language was german) Shift from physical model of psychiatric disorders to "dynamic" (psychological) psychiatry. Psychic determinism - mind (unconscious) has the power to influence behavior. Gradually develops during the 2nd year of life. Requires energy to hold unconscious impulses in check. Most basic, most important, most heavily relied upon defense mechanism. Cornerstone on which the whole structure of psychoanalysis rests. Tend to displace your emotions from an original source to a substitute target. When you express unacceptable impulses in a more socially acceptable way. Libido centered around function associated with the mouth. Primary erogenous zones - mouth, lips and tongue. Gratifying activities - nursing, eating, swallowing, mouth movement. Boy is attracted to mom and fears dad. Girl is attracted to dad and fears mom. Psychotherapy - helping relationship between client and therapist key to someone"s personality. Provide the id with a stage for expression. Responses indicate what is going on deep inside the mind.
