Russell Williams
Psycology
With regards to psychology there are many different theories and perspectives of the human mind however, I will be focusing on Sigmund Freud’s theory of human behavior. Freud believed that “human behaviour is driven by desires and the suppression of the same desires”. Concerning the case of Col. Russell Williams, he was a paraphilic; he stole lingerie and then took photographs of the women he sexually assaulted. According to Freud’s theory of human behavior, Williams did not possess the ability to control his desires. He started off as a “voyeur”, but somehow transformed into a perverted sex offender with a dark fixation for violence. Sigmund Freud compared the mind to an iceberg. Everything we are aware of is just the tip, while our unconscious mind is the majority of the iceberg which remains under the surface. According to Freud the unconscious mind keeps all impulses and “primitive wishes” under control. Colonel Russell Williams started by spying on females, he then began breaking into their homes, stealing pieces of underwear and masturbating on their beds. It is clear to see that Williams’ inner desires were not even remotely normal. “It 's very unusual for a guy who 's got his act together like that ... to all of a sudden start committing crimes at a late age,” said Professor Quinsey of Psychology at Queens University.
Psychological analysis of Williams thought process, including both his conscious and unconscious mind, can help with focusing on the psychoanalysis of Williams’s bizarre behaviour. According to Sigmund Freud, the Id is driven only by impulses. I believe it is safe to conclude that he chose these unsuspecting women at random because he had no former relationship with either of them. It is clear Williams’ sexual impulses led to his “Id” fulfilling them. Russell Williams knew what he was doing was wrong however, he perpetrated the crimes anyway. In court he said he was “indescribably ashamed” of his “despicable crimes”.
With regards to psychology there are many different theories and perspectives of the human mind however, I will be focusing on Sigmund Freud’s theory of human behavior. Freud believed that “human behaviour is driven by desires and the suppression of the same desires”. Concerning the case of Col. Russell Williams, he was a paraphilic; he stole lingerie and then took photographs of the women he sexually assaulted. According to Freud’s theory of human behavior, Williams did not possess the ability to control his desires. He started off as a “voyeur”, but somehow transformed into a perverted sex offender with a dark fixation for violence. Sigmund Freud compared the mind to an iceberg. Everything we are aware of is just the tip, while our unconscious mind is the majority of the iceberg which remains under the surface. According to Freud the unconscious mind keeps all impulses and “primitive wishes” under control. Colonel Russell Williams started by spying on females, he then began breaking into their homes, stealing pieces of underwear and masturbating on their beds. It is clear to see that Williams’ inner desires were not even remotely normal. “It 's very unusual for a guy who 's got his act together like that ... to all of a sudden start committing crimes at a late age,” said Professor Quinsey of Psychology at Queens University.
Psychological analysis of Williams thought process, including both his conscious and unconscious mind, can help with focusing on the psychoanalysis of Williams’s bizarre behaviour. According to Sigmund Freud, the Id is driven only by impulses. I believe it is safe to conclude that he chose these unsuspecting women at random because he had no former relationship with either of them. It is clear Williams’ sexual impulses led to his “Id” fulfilling them. Russell Williams knew what he was doing was wrong however, he perpetrated the crimes anyway. In court he said he was “indescribably ashamed” of his “despicable crimes”.
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