Pyschology
The science of human behaviour
Consciousness
Awareness of some element of the surrounding
Infer
To interpret data from one’s personal point of view
Pyschoanalysis
A psychological theory with accompanying treatment used to assist people with personality disorders
Concious mind
According to Freud, the mind that is fully aware of the circumstances of our every day lives and makes important decisions about appropriate behaviour we should follow.
Unconscious mind
Contains information, memories, and emotions that we are not aware of but have a direct affect on our lives. Believed to be much larger in scope than the conscious mind.
Preconscious mind
The transition area between conscious and unconscious mind. Generally people are not aware of it but with some effort and concentration they may become aware of it.
Actual observation vs inferred observation
Actual observation- describing what you can can (movements, facial expressions, etc)
Inferred observation- making inferences on how the person is feeling (emotions, thoughts, etc)
Free association
A psychological technique where the person “talks out” the problems with the therapist.
Sigmund Freud’s 3 methods of gaining information from the unconscious mind
Hypnosis
Dream interpretation
A deeply relaxed, drowsy state of mind in which the person is open to suggestions
The idea that every dream results from an unfulfilled wish of some kind and can provide valuable information on a person’s inner feelings and desires
Id
The part of the personality that focuses on satisfying basic needs and receiving pleasure
Libido
Energy within the i
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