Psychodynamic approach, AO3
(evaluation)
Strengths of the Psychodynamic approach - correct answer-a) its extremely influential.
b) real world application.
c) can be tested scientifically through psychoanalytic therapy based on these theories.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach having real world application - correct answer-led
to the development of psychoanalysis.
-De Matt et al's large scale review of psychoanalysis found that it was an effective therapy
on a number of neuroses such as depression and anxiety related disorders such a phobias
and OCD.
How does evidence for the psychodynamic approach having real life application, support the
psychodynamic approach? - correct answer-It supports the approach because it suggests its
not simply an abstract thought or idea and just theoretical but it actually has real world
application.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach being influential - correct answer-First helped
establish the importance of childhood experiences for later abnormal behaviour. Also it has
influenced our knowledge and understanding of outside psychology. eg- in art and literary
criticism.
How does evidence for the psychodynamic approach being influential ,support the
psychodynamic approach? - correct answer-This suggests that the model is hugely
influential both within psychology and beyond it.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach being tested scientifically. - correct answer-Fisher
and Greenberg conducted a meta-analysis of around 2,500 studies of the effectiveness of
psychoanalytic therapy and found evidence to support the role of the unconscious and the
existence of defence mechanisms such as repression, denial and displacement.
Weaknesses of the Psychodynamic approach - correct answer-a) psychoanalysis has limited
application.
b) based on evidence from of a handful of case studies
c) extremely subjective
d) untestable
e) psychic determinism
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach and the psychoanalysis having limited
application. - correct answer-it isn't appropriate for more serious psychoses like
schizophrenia, only neuroses
(evaluation)
Strengths of the Psychodynamic approach - correct answer-a) its extremely influential.
b) real world application.
c) can be tested scientifically through psychoanalytic therapy based on these theories.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach having real world application - correct answer-led
to the development of psychoanalysis.
-De Matt et al's large scale review of psychoanalysis found that it was an effective therapy
on a number of neuroses such as depression and anxiety related disorders such a phobias
and OCD.
How does evidence for the psychodynamic approach having real life application, support the
psychodynamic approach? - correct answer-It supports the approach because it suggests its
not simply an abstract thought or idea and just theoretical but it actually has real world
application.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach being influential - correct answer-First helped
establish the importance of childhood experiences for later abnormal behaviour. Also it has
influenced our knowledge and understanding of outside psychology. eg- in art and literary
criticism.
How does evidence for the psychodynamic approach being influential ,support the
psychodynamic approach? - correct answer-This suggests that the model is hugely
influential both within psychology and beyond it.
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach being tested scientifically. - correct answer-Fisher
and Greenberg conducted a meta-analysis of around 2,500 studies of the effectiveness of
psychoanalytic therapy and found evidence to support the role of the unconscious and the
existence of defence mechanisms such as repression, denial and displacement.
Weaknesses of the Psychodynamic approach - correct answer-a) psychoanalysis has limited
application.
b) based on evidence from of a handful of case studies
c) extremely subjective
d) untestable
e) psychic determinism
Evidence for the psychodynamic approach and the psychoanalysis having limited
application. - correct answer-it isn't appropriate for more serious psychoses like
schizophrenia, only neuroses
