Freud's Psychodynamic Approach

According to Simplypsychology.org (2017) the psychodynamic approach “includes all the theories in psychology that see human functioning based upon the interaction of drives and forces within the person, particularly unconscious, and between the different structures of the personality.” The approach was developed by Sigmund Freud in the 18th/early 19th century, and its biggest criticism is that it is unscientific in its analysis of human behaviour. For example, Freud’s claims were based on his subjective interpretations of his patient’s dreams and this means they are often unreliable and open to bias. On the other hand, Freud’s theory has placed emphasis on how early childhood experiences can affect later development, leading to the basis for