Psychodynamic Explanations (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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According to psychodynamic explanations, what does criminal behaviour primarily stem from?
According to psychodynamic explanations, what does criminal behaviour primarily stem from?
Early childhood experiences
At what age does the superego develop according to psychodynamic theory?
At what age does the superego develop according to psychodynamic theory?
Around age four
How does a deviant superego develop?
How does a deviant superego develop?
Identifying with criminal same-sex parent
Why does an overdeveloped superego lead to criminal behaviour?
Why does an overdeveloped superego lead to criminal behaviour?
To receive punishment for guilt relief
What dominates behaviour when the superego is underdeveloped?
What dominates behaviour when the superego is underdeveloped?
The id
When is the critical period for maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?
When is the critical period for maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?
First two years of life
In Bowlby's 44 thieves study, how many thieves showed affectionless psychopathy?
In Bowlby's 44 thieves study, how many thieves showed affectionless psychopathy?
14 thieves vs 0 controls
What is displacement as a defence mechanism?
What is displacement as a defence mechanism?
Redirecting emotions to a safer target
What did Megargee (1966) find about non-violent people committing violent crimes?
What did Megargee (1966) find about non-violent people committing violent crimes?
Unable to express anger through usual methods
What is a key weakness of psychodynamic explanations for offending behaviour?
What is a key weakness of psychodynamic explanations for offending behaviour?
Concepts are scientifically untestable