Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast The Unconscious
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Feb 22, 2020 Joel Weinberger, co-author and expert on the unconscious mind, teams up with Valentina Stoycheva, a trauma therapist, to explore the depths of our unconscious processes. They discuss the evolution of the unconscious in psychology, how it shapes our emotional exchanges, and the importance of nonverbal cues. The duo delves into the impact of unconscious biases and the role of embodied cognition in trauma recovery, highlighting strategies for enhancing social connections and understanding attraction dynamics. Their insights offer a profound look into the unseen forces that influence our behavior.
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Pre-Freudian Views on the Unconscious
- Pre-Freudian thought largely dismissed the unconscious, equating the mental with the conscious.
- Philosophers like Descartes contributed to this by positing a strict mind-body duality.
The Unconscious in Behaviorism and Cognitive Psychology
- Behaviorists and cognitive psychologists initially rejected Freudian concepts of the unconscious.
- Ironically, they later developed mechanisms that essentially reintroduced the unconscious.
The Science of "Vibe Checks"
- "Vibe checks," or immediate impressions, are rooted in implicit learning and past experiences.
- These impressions can be accurate but also flawed, so self-awareness is crucial.
