Sigmund Freud

Founder of Classic Psychoanalysis

Quick Review: Topographical Model Of

The Mind

Conscious

Pre- Conscious

Unconscious

Instinct and Drive Theory

Instinct Drive

4 Principle characteristics of instinct:

Source

Impetus/ Pressure

Aim

Object

Instinct or Drive Theory: Instincts

Libido Instinctual Drive

Ego instincts

Aggression

Life Instincts (Eros)

Death insticnts (Thanatos)

Instinct or Drive Theory: Pleasure and

Reality Principle
Pleasure principle

Reality principle

Infantile Sexuality
Psychosexual Development

Oral stage
The first 12-18 months
Erogenous Zone: Mouth
Manifested in chewing, biting,
sucking.
infant derives pleasure from oral
stimulation through gratifying
activities such as tasting and
sucking.
Infant develops a sense of trust and
comfort through this oral
stimulation.
Fixation: problems with drinking,
eating, smoking or nail biting

Anal Stage
18 to 36 months of age
Erogenous Zone: Bowel and
Bladder Control
Primary focus of libido was on
controlling bladder and bowel
movements.
Toilet-training
Sense of accomplishment and
independence.
Success: competent, productive
and creative adults.
Too lenient: Anal Expulsive
messy, wasteful or destructive
personality.
Too Strict: Anal Retentive
orderly, rigid and obsessive
personality.

Phallic stage

3 to 5 years old
Erogenous Zone: Genitals
begin to discover the differences
between males and females
Oedipus Complex
Electra Complex
Fixation: Superego formation, sex
role identity, sexuality.

Latent Period

6 Years to puberty
Erogenous Zone: Sexual
Feelings Are Inactive
Libido interests are suppressed
Development of Ego and
Superego
Development of Self-confidence

Genital Stage

Puberty to death
Erogenous Zone: Maturing
Sexual Interests
develops a strong sexual interest in
the opposite sex
Goal: establish a balance between
various life areas.

Instinct or Drive Theory:

concept of Narcissism
Libido is invested in ego itself rather
than other people.
Describes a wide array of
psychiatric disorders grandiosity
and omnipotence
Homosexuality is perceived as
narcissism
Normal in development. Can you
guess what stage?
Ego Libido primary narcissism
Object libido
Secondary narcissism
Synonymous to self-esteem

Ego Physiology

Ego Physiology:
Structural theory of the
Mind

ID The core of personality

Born as bundle of Id
Operate on Pleasure Principle
(primary process)
Demand for immediate gratification
I want it
I want it now
I dont care
Impulsive
Instinct

Ego Physiology:
Structural theory of the
Mind

Ego The master of reality

Spans conscious, pre-conscious and
unconscious.
Balance between Id and Superego
Reality Principle (Secondary
process)
Defense mechanism
Logical and abstract thinking,
verbal expressions connected with
conscious and pre-conscious
domains.

Ego Physiology:
Structural theory of the
Mind

Superego Moral Authority of

Personality
Perfection Principle
Synonymous to CONSCIENCE (moral
conscience)
Ego Ideal

Ego Physiology: Functions of the Ego

Control and regulation of Instinctual Drives

Judgement

Relation to Reality

Sense of reality

Reality testing

Adaptation to reality

Object relationships

Synthetic Function of the ego

Primary Autonomous Ego Function

Secondary Autonomous Ego Function

Ego Physiology: Defense Mechanism

Narcissistic

Immature

Neurotic

Mature

Denial

Acting out

Controlling

Altruism

Distortion

Blocking

Displacement

Anticipation

Projection

Hypochondriasis

Externalization

Asceticism

Introjection

Inhibition

Humor

Passiveaggressive
behavior

Reaction
formation

Sublimation

Regression

Intellectualization Suppression

Schizoid fantasy

Dissociation

Somatization

Repression
Isolation
Rationalization
Sexualization

Defense Mechanism
Suppression

Compensation

Defense Mechanism
Repression

Sublimation

Defense Mechanism
Reaction Formation

Rationalization

Defense Mechanism
Projection

Regression

Defense Mechanism
Undoing

Denial

Defense Mechanism
Displacement

Identification

Ego Physiology: Theory of anxiety

Anxiety Dammed up libido actual neurosis

Signal Anxiety mobilizes egos resources to aver danger

Neurotic symptoms Egos failure to cope with distressing stimuli.

Phobia

May also be linked throughout development:

Fear of annihilation

Separation anxiety

Fear of losing an important figure in their lives

Fear of body injury

Superego anxiety

Ego Physiology: Character

Neurotic symptoms vs. Character traits

Superego is of utmost importance in character formation

Identification and Introjection also contribute to character formation.

Character and personality may be used interchangeably

Exaggerated development of character traits personality disorder

Classic Psychoanalytic Theory Of

Neurosis

Classic View conflict is essential

Neurosis may be linked to childhood traumatic events.

Eriksons Psychosocial stages may play a role in development of

neurosis.

Treatment and technique

Free association cornerstone of psychoanalytic techniques

Catharsis

Insight

Transference

Countertransference

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