2.7.4 - Psychodynamic Approach
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What are the three components of personality in Freud's theory?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym IES.
Define the term 'fixation' in the context of Freud's stages.
💡 Hint: Think about how earlier experiences can linger.
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What part of the personality operates on the pleasure principle?
💡 Hint: It's the primal part of us.
True or False: The superego strictly seeks pleasure.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of conscience.
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How would Freud explain a person's anxiety related to performance in a competitive environment?
💡 Hint: Think about how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors.
Assess how the understanding of the psychosexual stages can inform modern psychological practices.
💡 Hint: Consider the lasting impact of early development on later personality traits.
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