PSYD22H3 Lecture Notes - Phallic Stage, Dollhouse
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Freud: identification means that the child models his ego after the ego of another person. Learning/classical: it means they are basically trying to reproduce or imitate bits of their behaviour. Mussen: somewhat more complex concept; it was not just simple imitating behaviour but there is. Females not afraid of castration but instead fears the loss affection; tries to get rid of mother but is scared so she identifies with the mom; this is a milder version compared to the male one. The motivational dynamic underscores defensive identification is basically a ve motivation; fear of loss of affection or harm. Developmental identification: mower; basic motivating force is +ve; assumes that parent child interaction is rewarding and affectionate one. Because of this the child finds the interactions as rewarding and wants to keep them going; parents behaviour acquires a lot of reward value.