Freudian Concepts and Theories

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What part of the mind contains hidden desires and fears according to Freud?

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The unconscious mind.

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What are the three parts that make up Freud’s model of the psyche?

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Id, Ego, Superego.

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Why is Freud’s work still important today?

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His theories continue to influence therapy, literature, and culture.

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What method did Freud develop to help people access their unconscious thoughts?

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Free association.

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What is repression according to Freud?

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The unconscious blocking of distressing thoughts.

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What is the Id in Freud's model of the psyche?

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The part of the psyche that contains our primal instincts and desires.

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What role does the Ego play in Freud's model?

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The Ego mediates between the Id and the Superego, balancing desires with reality.

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What is the Superego in Freud's theory?

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The part of the psyche that represents moral standards and ideals.

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How does Freud define the conscious mind?

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The part of the mind that holds thoughts and feelings we are currently aware of.

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What is the preconscious mind according to Freud?

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The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in awareness but can be accessed.