Maslow's Theory

The Psychoanalytic Approach to Personality
Twila D. Bullock
Psy/250
Mr. Mason
July 30, 2013

The Psychoanalytic Approach to Personality
Although their theories were at least as distinct as the 3 men were, they were passionate about their works, and did not settle with conclusion- their entire lives were spent in earnest search for better understanding of the human psychological frailties and their betterment. (Goldwin, 2008). The forever pioneers of psychology, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, were beginning founders and important contributors to the modern science of psychology. Even though continued debate derives, all of these influential thinkers, contributions will remain at the beginning of psychological thought. (Goldwin, 2008). The pioneering spirits of the men have shared an institution that has continued to help in getting answers an applications to help make the chaotic perplexities of the human condition.

The Psychoanalytic Approach to Personality
Although their theories were at least as distinct as the 3 men were, they were passionate about their works, and did not settle with conclusion- their entire lives were spent in earnest search for better understanding of the human psychological frailties and their betterment. (Goldwin, 2008). The forever pioneers of psychology, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, were beginning founders and important contributors to the modern science of psychology. Even though continued debate derives, all of these influential thinkers, contributions will remain at the beginning of psychological thought. (Goldwin, 2008). The pioneering spirits of the men have shared an institution that has continued to help in getting answers an applications to help make the chaotic perplexities of the human condition.
Contrast and Comparison of Theories
W.H. Auden wrote about Freud, “to he is no more person now but a whole climate of opinion”. (Reppen, 2006, p.2). The notorious psychoanalysis of Freud was is way of explaining the human personality. He theorized that the human psyche was composed of the id, ego, and superego. He went onto theorized that the human compartments shaped personality. Even though Freud’s psychoanalysis tried to explain underlying issues in a person’s life and Adler theorized that an individual’s daily life center on a simple plan for life, they both agreed that personal characteristic began at childhood (Fisher, 2001). Two of the most prominent that stood out, after Freud, were Carl Jung and Alfred Adler (Burrow, 1917). Jung theorized that individualization was an important part for one to become a whole by the combining of the conscious with the unconscious. Accolades are given to Jung for his prestigious background in figuring the beginning of earlier years of psychoanalysis. As far as their perspectives on religion, Freud believed that each individual understands religion differently. Jung believed that religious interpretations were not available to all people (Burrow, p. 17). Adler theorized individuals make sense of the world with each one’s religious point of view, and that individuals can exclusively realize religion through God. (Wood, 2003). The religious perspective of Jung gave birth to the organization of Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar organizations, which promote healing from substance abuse. The two characteristics of these theories are first, Freud’s perspective on religion, each individual understands religion differently. For example, there are many different religions all over the universe. Second, Freud and Adler’s take on personal characteristics begin during childhood. I believe that we become what we learn through one’s environment and what one’s parents and family instills in them, whether it is right or wrong. Last, the two characteristics I disagree with are Freud’s excessive emphasis on sexual motivation and psyho-sexual development. For instance, when dreaming that one runs up a flight of stairs, chasing the boss- it was interpreted that one wanted to have intercourse. The Basic Structure of Personality
In Freud’s theory, the mind is structured into two main parts: the conscious and unconscious mind. The conscious mind includes all the things we are aware of or can easily bring into awareness. In conjunction with the two main components of the mind, Freudian Theory has also three components: the id, being the most uncultured part of personality, ego is the part of personality that is responsible for dealing with reality and helps ensure that the demands of the id are satisfied, and superego contains all of the morals and standards that we learn from our parents and family. The term “defense mechanisms” is when one is in denial, does not want to face the truth. These are tactics that the ego uses to save itself from anxiety. Several types are: Neurotic anxiety is the unconscious worry that we will lose control of the id’s urges, resulting in punishment. Reality anxiety is fear of a real world events like being afraid of dogs, that they will bite you.
Conclusion
In earlier years of psychology, Freud, Jung, and Adler pioneered important aspects of theories highly different even though their perspectives and theories are different, their works still remain the genesis of modern science (Goodwin, 2008). When taking a glance at the theories, there were cross sections of their works conjoined. Today’s contemporary theorists use their works as a guide to new perspectives. Thankful, that the earlier theories were different, they promoted a large sum of education upheld in the science of psychology.

References
Burrow, T. (1917).The Theories of Freud, Jung, and Adler.11. Notes with references to Freud, Jung, and Adler. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 12(3), 161-167. doi;10. 1037/h00 70901
Goodwin, C.J. (2008). A History of Modern Psychology (3rd ed). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Hart, C.W. (2008). William, James ' The Varieties of Religious Experience Revisited. Journal of Religion and Health, 48(4), 516-524. doi: 10.1007/ s10943-008-9200-3
Putnam, J. (1917). The Theories of Freud, Jung, and Adler: 1. the Work of Sigmund, Freud Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 12(3), 145-160. doi. 10. 1037/h0071967

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References: Burrow, T. (1917).The Theories of Freud, Jung, and Adler.11. Notes with references to Freud, Jung, and Adler. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 12(3), 161-167. doi;10. 1037/h00 70901 Goodwin, C.J Hart, C.W. (2008). William, James ' The Varieties of Religious Experience Revisited. Journal of Religion and Health, 48(4), 516-524. doi: 10.1007/ s10943-008-9200-3 Putnam, J