Abstract The following paper will discuss the psychodynamic approach to personality. Through the works of Sigmund Freud‚ and his partner the tripartite is described and revealed. There will be a brief description on the defense mechanism associated with psychodynamics. Treatment of psychodynamics will be discussed. A short following thereafter will discuss the relation of the author with the approach. The paper contains information from three sources that are listed in the reference page.
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October 2011 Approved…………… Explain the basics of cognitive theory in relation to the development of abnormal behavior. Use Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis as theorists for reference. If you believe the saying ’Perception is everything‚’ then you may well be a cognitivist. According to the cognitive perspective‚ people engage in abnormal behavior because of particular thoughts and behaviors that are often based upon their false assumptions. Cognitives believe that without these thought processes‚ we
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THE HUMANISTIC APPROACH HUMANISM is a school of thought that believes human beings are different from other species and possess capacities not found in animals. Humanists give primacy to the study of human needs and interests. They also believe that it is necessary to study the person as a whole‚ especially as an individual grows and develops over the lifespan. The study of the self‚ motivation and goal settings are also areas of special interest. The origin of humanistic psychology can be traced
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History of The Psychodynamic Approach * Anna O a patient of Dr. Joseph Breuer (Freud’s mentor and friend) from 1800 to 1882 suffered from hysteria. * In 1895 Breuer and his assistant‚ Sigmund Freud‚ wrote a book‚ Studies on Hysteria. In it they explained their theory: Every hysteria is the result of a traumatic experience‚ one that cannot be integrated into the person’s understanding of the world. The publication establishes Freud as “the father of psychoanalysis.” * By 1896 Freud had found
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Behavioral vs. Humanistic Perspective I have chosen to discuss the behavioral perspective vs. the humanistic perspective. While the two are similar because they deal with behaviors‚ however its how behaviors are “learned” that makes them contrast to one another‚ creating in the long run a revolution in psychology. Behavioral perspective is defined as “perspective that focuses on observable behavior and emphasizes the learned nature of behaviors. (Davis‚ & Palladino‚ 2010) Perhaps the best
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Critical Analysis of Three Psychotherapy Approaches: Client-Centered Therapy‚ Cognitive Therapy‚ and Psychodynamic Therapy Midterm SWG 598 Bridge I Introduction As social workers‚ it is our responsibility to use the most effective method of practice to engage our clients‚ assess their situation‚ and help them create goals that will produce positive outcomes. Every client will present a unique set of challenges; therefore‚ the social worker must be careful in choosing an approach that
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Rogers (1977)‚ views human nature as phenomenological‚ meaning that humans structure themselves according to their own perceptions of reality. The humanistic approach to psychotherapy focuses on the client striving for self-actualisation. Person-centred therapy aims for the client to achieve independence and integration by concentrating on their own growth‚ allowing wider understanding of their own problems (Rogers‚ 1977). The promotion of a growth-focused environment is vital for a client as stated
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adequately in society. Also‚ is important the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder to comprehend the symptoms and the pattern. Furthermore‚ a theory that is adequate for one client may not be the same for the other client. Therefore‚ clinicians need to analyze the client as a whole and unique person. The psychodynamic psychotherapy shared the assumptions about behavior. The problem consists of the unconscious‚ conscious‚ internalized relationship‚ psychological conflict‚
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Humanistic is a term in psychology relating to an approach which studies the person as a whole and the uniqueness of each individual. The main goals of this counselling approach are to find out how individuals perceive themselves here and now and to recognise their strengths‚ growth‚ self-direction and responsibilities. This approach is optimistic and attempts to help individuals by offering a non-judgemental‚ understanding experience. Unlike other therapies the client is responsible for improving
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The unconscious often affected one’s conscious experiences and beliefs. Freud believed that the unconscious experience is not directly assessible to conscious examination. Although he did not specifically regard his theory in light of Christianity‚ it is observed that Freud’s theory has some elements that can be viewed in a Christian perspective. In the aspect of the inability to consciously evaluate one’s situation and learning‚ this supports the scripture in Matthew 15:18-19 saying‚ “But the things
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