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Name two limitations of the psychodynamic approach

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  1. Case study method (Freud) has been criticised

2. Approach includes many untestable concepts

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Explain why Freud’s method has been criticised

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Ideas developed using small number of case studies - critics say it’s not possible to make universal claims about human nature based on such a limited sample

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Why does the psychodynamic approach include untestable concepts

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Popper argued psychodynamic approach doesn’t meet scientific criterion of falsification- cannot be proved or disproved

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Give an example of an untestable concept

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Many of Freud’s concepts - I’d, ego, Superego - occur at unconscious level - make it difficult or impossible to test

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Name a strength of the psychodynamic approach

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Real world application

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Explain the real world application of the psychodynamic approach

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Freud introduced new form of therapy (psychoanalysis) - designed to access unconscious mind

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What is the main strength of psychoanalysis

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Said to be the forerunner to many modern-day psychotherapies that have been established