PSYC 1010 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Unconscious Mind, Libido, Freudian Slip

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: ozzy mermut

Document Summary

The development of individual differences according to freud. Assumptions of the psychodynamic approach a life (preservation) and death (destruction) instinct (forces: much of our behaviour is driven by unconscious motives we are born with, behaviour is the consequence of the two instincts battling it out. Destruction: first 5 years are the most important time in developing your personality, individual differences arise from unresolved, unconscious conflicts originating is often redirected to others. in childhood. Selfish, hedonistic, seeks pleasure no matter what the cost. You have 5 minutes to each design a character with these characteristics: Uptight, follows rules rigidly, worries constantly, wants to be in control. Choose a name, gender and general character overview for this person . B would rather do something safe and predictable. Freud"s three parts of personality: according to freud, we all have these three characters in our mind at the same time! Repression of thoughts happens on an unconscious level.