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freud: psychodynamic explanation of agg - Coggle Diagram
freud: psychodynamic explanation of agg
unconscious
metaphor of an iceberg- unconscious is the largest part that is hidden underneath
even if we are not thinking aggressive thoughts, our behaviour may still be influenced by aggressive urges that are hidden in the unconscious
unconscious is the part of the mind containing: thoughts, memories and desires of which we are unaware
evaluation
-personality is not stable, so personality explanation may be criticised
catharsis
expressing aggression releases psychic aggression, reduces the aggressive drive and makes further aggression less likely. 'letting off steam'
preventing catharsis creates a build up of energy which will eventually produce a destructive aggressive outburst directed either inwards or outwards.- an undesirable outcome.
catharsis can be achieved in a variety of diff ways: displacement, reaction formation, observing other violence
personality
id- instinctual, impulsive, primitive. 'pleasure principle'
weak superego- morality principle, doesn't punish id for desires
psychosexual stages
anal
stubborn
issues/ conflict with authority
frustration due to cleanliness and ordiliness
latent
treatment and views of opposite sex
oral
biting sarcasm
verbal aggression
phallic
reaction formation- adams et al
extreme pride/ narcissism
identification- agg parent