Week 5: Unconscious material

Getting at unconscious material: 

™At first glance, it would appear that segment fried created a problem for himself . If the most important psychological material is buried in the unconscious , How can psychologists study it ? Moreover how can a psychotherapist help his or her clients when the key to understanding the client's problems is unavailable for inspection ? Sigmund Freud maintained that strong Id impulses do not simply disappear when they are pushed out of consciousness . If psychologists know what to look for they can catch a glimpse of unconscious thoughts by observing seemingly innocent behaviours. The following are seven techniques of Freudian psychologist might use to get at unconscious material.
  • Dreams
  • Projective tests
  • Free Association
  • Freudian Slips
  • Hypnosis
  • Accidents
  • Symbolic behaviours
 

 

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