NUTR 301 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Freudian Slip, Frontal Lobe, Biology Of Depression
3 Mar 2016
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People have no free will a person"s environment determines their behavior. Freud founder of psychodynamic approach to psychology. Ignores the science of psychology and focuses on getting inside the head" of individuals in order to make sense of their perspective of the world. Case study method: when only one individual is studied. Freud saw the psyche structured into three parts: Id, ego and superego, all developing at different stages in our lives. Are systems not parts of the brain (1)id primitive and instinctive component of personality includes the sex instinct eros and aggressive death thanatos. Also the impulsive and unconscious part of our psyche. Operates on pleasure principle (idea that every wishful impulse should be satisfied immediately regardless of consequences) (2)ego part of the id which has been modified by the direct influence of the external world". Also the decision making component of personality, works by reason.
