Ch 2 Personality Theory
Chapter 2
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
I. Biographical Sketch
Born in 1856 in Freidburg, Moravis. Oldest son of his father’s second wife; Jewish family. Serious and intelligent boy who excelled in his studies. Interested in studying human nature, Freud entered the University of Vienna to study medicine. Met Dr. Brucke – famous physiologist. Shortly after Freud went to Paris, France to work with Jean Charcot – French neurologist. Married in 1886 to Martha Bernays, returned to Vienna, and started his private practice. Sigmund Freud worked closely with Joseph Breuer in Vienna, using hypnosis to treat hysterical patients
“Anna O.” suffered from physical problems including paralysis which were removed by hypnosis. Anna not only talked about her problems during hypnosis, but also showed significant emotions. The emotional release called catharsis helped her get rid of her paralysis
After Freud and Breuer separated, Freud used cathartic methods in treating his patients. Gradually gave up on hypnosis and asked his patients to recall any history related to their symptoms. Developed the method of free association between 1892-1893, which involved asking his patients to express any thought that came to their minds no matter how irrelevant, unimportant, or unpleasant.
Freud believed in determinism – Events are caused by various causes. Some of his patients showed resistance when they were asked to engage in free association. Noted that early childhood experiences were very important. Many childhood memories also involved sexual experiences. Unacceptable to the public who viewed children as being innocent and not involved with sexuality. Freud then proposed his libido theory (theory of lust); revised later
Freud became aware of the importance of his patient’s dreams, which provided evidence regarding the conflicts and revealed the secrets of the unconscious mind. 1900
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory
I. Biographical Sketch
Born in 1856 in Freidburg, Moravis. Oldest son of his father’s second wife; Jewish family. Serious and intelligent boy who excelled in his studies. Interested in studying human nature, Freud entered the University of Vienna to study medicine. Met Dr. Brucke – famous physiologist. Shortly after Freud went to Paris, France to work with Jean Charcot – French neurologist. Married in 1886 to Martha Bernays, returned to Vienna, and started his private practice. Sigmund Freud worked closely with Joseph Breuer in Vienna, using hypnosis to treat hysterical patients
“Anna O.” suffered from physical problems including paralysis which were removed by hypnosis. Anna not only talked about her problems during hypnosis, but also showed significant emotions. The emotional release called catharsis helped her get rid of her paralysis
After Freud and Breuer separated, Freud used cathartic methods in treating his patients. Gradually gave up on hypnosis and asked his patients to recall any history related to their symptoms. Developed the method of free association between 1892-1893, which involved asking his patients to express any thought that came to their minds no matter how irrelevant, unimportant, or unpleasant.
Freud believed in determinism – Events are caused by various causes. Some of his patients showed resistance when they were asked to engage in free association. Noted that early childhood experiences were very important. Many childhood memories also involved sexual experiences. Unacceptable to the public who viewed children as being innocent and not involved with sexuality. Freud then proposed his libido theory (theory of lust); revised later
Freud became aware of the importance of his patient’s dreams, which provided evidence regarding the conflicts and revealed the secrets of the unconscious mind. 1900