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SWINT 2082 Ego Theor
Third Quiz Psychodynamic Theory
Question | Answer |
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Conscious | Thoughts and ideas that we are aware of |
Preconscious | Somewhere in between, thoughts can become conscious from unconscious (dreams, slips of tongue, free association) |
The Goal of Ego Psychology is? | Goal: to make the unconscious motives conscious, for only then can an individual exercise choice. |
ORAL STAGE First year | Related to later mistrust and rejection issues |
ANAL STAGE Ages 1-3 | Related to later personal power issues |
PHALLIC STAGE Ages 3-6 | Related to later sexual attitudes |
LATENCY STAGE Ages 6-12 | A time of socialization |
GENITAL STAGE J. Bechtold, LCSW, NCGC Ages 12-60 | Sexual energies are invested in life |
THE EGO— | TheTrafficCop Ruled by the reality principle |
THE SUPEREGO— | TheJudge Ruled by the moral principle |
THE ID — | The Demanding Child Ruled by the pleasure principle |
4 Major Assumptions of Ego Psychology | 1) People are born with innate capacity to adapt, 2) Social influences on psychological functioning are significant 3) Mastery and competence are important motivators 4) Problems in social functioning can occur at any stage of development |
Defense Mechanisms are evaluated three ways | 1) Flexibility vs Rigidity 2) Future vs Past orientation 3) General reality adherence vs significant distortion |
Psychodynamic Therapeutic Goals | 1) conscious of underlying factors which impact reactions, behavior and functioning (ego psychology) 2) Resolve developmental conflicts, 3) Development of normal, adult psychic functions, |
Objects Relations Theory | The theory describes the process of developing a mind as one grows in relation to others in the environment. |
Therapeutic Goals in Object Relations | 1) Become aware of object representation (other or items) and how it impacts reactions and functioning 2) To develop a healthy, functional self- representation |
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) should last how long | 12-16 weeks |
3 States of Attachment theory | Secure, Avoidant, Anxious |
Four interpersonal relationship patterns in IPT | – Grief: death – Interpersonal disputes: Any relationship with nonreciprocal expectations – Role transitions: Any major life event – Interpersonal deficits: A default category |
IPT sessions are either one of two focuses | Mood focused or life event focused |
The goals or Grief IPT | – Facilitate the mourning process – Help the patient reestablish interests and relationships to substitute for what has been lost |
The goals of Interpersonal Disputes IPT | Goals – Identify dispute – Choose plan of action – Modify expectations or faulty communication to bring about a satisfactory resolution |
Goals of Role Transition IPT | • Mourning and acceptance of the loss of the old role • Help the patient to regard the new role as more positive and “three dimensional” • Restore self-esteem by developing a sense of mastery of the new role |
Goals of Interpersonal Deficits IPT | – Reduce the patient’s social isolation – Help patient understand their problems in relationships – Encourage formation of new relationships |