Psychodynamic Theory Part 1: Psychodynamic theory is a view that explains personality in the terms of unconscious and conscious forces‚ such as beliefs and unconscious desires. Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century proposed a psychodynamic theory according to which personality consists of the ID. The ID is responsible for instincts and pleasure-seeking. He also proposed the idea of the superego which attempts to obey the rules of society and parents. The superego is split into two parts‚ conscience
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Personality an individual difference has been studied by several psychologists because it is considered as an effective way of knowing about how personality functions. (Ryckman 2012). Personality explains how people are unique and shows the different characters that individuals have. The psychodynamic viewpoint of personality helps understand what goes in an individual’s mind or the unconscious part of the mind. This essay first discusses the psychodynamic personality approach proposed by Freud.
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Psychodynamic Theories of Personality As you have previously learned‚ psychology is comprised of several theoretical orientations and subfields. With respect to the psychodynamic theoretical orientation‚ I would like you to briefly describe how someone from the psychodynamic perspective understands and explains personality development and the structure of the personality. I look forward to your thoughts. Sigmund Freud initially developed the Psychodynamic perspective of personality. It was the
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Personality‚ like most core Psychology subjects‚ is difficult to define. Personality is essentially the science of describing and understanding people. No two people are the same; even identical twins will tell you that they are very different to their identical counterpart. There are some who are anxious and there are those who are risk-takers. There are some who are carefree while there are those who are highly-strung and there are those who are over-confident while some are just plain shy. It
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We currently have four different theories of how personality forms. These are the psychodynamic perspective‚ behaviorist perspective‚ trait perspective‚ and the humanistic perspective. Our personality is very complex and each on these theories serve as a good base for grasping its concept. Each of the four are unique. They each also present some advantages and disadvantages. The psychodynamic perspective theory ideas was pioneered by Sigmund Freud. He believes that much of the behavior
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Psychodynamic Theory: Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality To Freud‚ the mind was a mechanistic energy system that derived mental energy from the physical functioning of the body and constantly attempted to moderate this physical effort or tension by restoring it to a quiet steady (quiescent) state. This energy is not evenly distributed to all human purpose or functioning‚ and if blocked from expression will manifest itself as anxiety‚ which through cathartic release‚ prescribes a least resistant
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Running head: PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES AFFECT 1 �PAGE � �PAGE �7� PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES AFFECT INDIVIDUAL Psychodynamic Theories Affect Individual Personality University of Phoenix Psychodynamic Theories Affect Individual Personality Individuals differ from one another and each personality is unique. Be it physically‚ emotionally‚ intellectually or psychologically‚ each person portrays distinct characteristics that are exclusive. Many psychodynamic theorists have theorized the origins and contributions
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propositions that psychodynamic theorists have in common. b) Karen Horney explains why environmental and social factors strongly influence personality development. c) Researchers from the University of Technology discuss the relevance of Erikson’s first four stages of development to understanding the psychological development of children in the 21st century. d) Psychologists criticized of the relevance of Freud’s theory in today’s society. The news in details. Psychodynamic theorists such as
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Psychodynamic Theory The psychodynamic theorist such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung suggest that psychological‚ emotional‚ and motivational forces occur in an unconscious level. Given the diverse cultural backgrounds that exist it is pivotal that professionals in the field develop an understanding of the ethnocentric limitations of the psychodynamic theory. Understanding the psychodynamic theory and multicultural elements coincide‚ but given the ethnocentric limitations discussed in this paper
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This paper will explore two different theories and explanation of factors that influence behavior according to theory as it relates to anxiety disorder. According‚ to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America “Anxiety disorders‚ are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. An estimated 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders. Only about one-third of those suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment‚ even though the disorders are highly
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