Life of Sigmund Freud
LIFE OF SIGMUND FREUD
The Life of Sigmund Freud
Psychology 111
Abstract
Sigmund Freud is one the most popular theorists in psychology. Throughout his career he focuses and discusses the most important subjects and theories in the field of psychology. Looking at his life and the effects of his relationships with his parents and children, his aspirations to do research on human behavior, it is obvious that he has a vast collection of experiences to form his ideas. From his theory of defense mechanisms to his psychosexual stages theory, Freud’s ideas were groundbreaking for his time. This paper will discuss and give insight into who Sigmund Freud was as individual human being, a father, and a psychologist. By addressing his own person, it will become clearer where he got his ideas on psychology and human behavior and how they applied to him directly. His theories will be explored and limitations discussed, including how his ideas are used to shape and mold several generations of psychologists in today’s society.
The Life of Sigmund Freud
Schlomo Sigusmund Freud (Sigmund Freud) was born on May 6, 1856 in a small village in Freiberg, Moravia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. He was born into a Jewish merchant family, and moved to Vienna when he was four years. Freud remained in Vienna with his family until the Nazi invasion and occupation in 1938 (Boeree, 2009). Growing up in Vienna at the time, Freud was exposed to a city was a laboratory for radical innovations in politics, philosophy, the arts and sciences. A well-educated and ambitious young man immersed in classical literature and philosophy. Freud attended the University of Vienna, where he was initially interested in law, zoology, and neurology. He pursued a fellowship in this last field, traveling to Paris to work with Jean-Martin Charcot. Charcot pioneered the study of hysteria and also pursued an interest in hypnotic states. Freud found both areas of
The Life of Sigmund Freud
Psychology 111
Abstract
Sigmund Freud is one the most popular theorists in psychology. Throughout his career he focuses and discusses the most important subjects and theories in the field of psychology. Looking at his life and the effects of his relationships with his parents and children, his aspirations to do research on human behavior, it is obvious that he has a vast collection of experiences to form his ideas. From his theory of defense mechanisms to his psychosexual stages theory, Freud’s ideas were groundbreaking for his time. This paper will discuss and give insight into who Sigmund Freud was as individual human being, a father, and a psychologist. By addressing his own person, it will become clearer where he got his ideas on psychology and human behavior and how they applied to him directly. His theories will be explored and limitations discussed, including how his ideas are used to shape and mold several generations of psychologists in today’s society.
The Life of Sigmund Freud
Schlomo Sigusmund Freud (Sigmund Freud) was born on May 6, 1856 in a small village in Freiberg, Moravia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. He was born into a Jewish merchant family, and moved to Vienna when he was four years. Freud remained in Vienna with his family until the Nazi invasion and occupation in 1938 (Boeree, 2009). Growing up in Vienna at the time, Freud was exposed to a city was a laboratory for radical innovations in politics, philosophy, the arts and sciences. A well-educated and ambitious young man immersed in classical literature and philosophy. Freud attended the University of Vienna, where he was initially interested in law, zoology, and neurology. He pursued a fellowship in this last field, traveling to Paris to work with Jean-Martin Charcot. Charcot pioneered the study of hysteria and also pursued an interest in hypnotic states. Freud found both areas of
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