1) Outline the main assumptions of the psychodynamic approach The psychodynamic approach to psychology is the study of human behaviour from the point of view of motivation and drives. The original beliefs of this approach were created by Sigmund Freud in the 1800s. Although it is now generally seen negatively in the common view‚ sometimes comically‚ it has provided the inspiration for a few of the current leading approaches to psychology. The first assumption of this approach is of the importance
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Personality Assessment and Theories Paige Michaud-McClorey BEH 225 February 25‚2011 Tamara Reeves Personality Assessment and Theories There are four main theories of personality. Psychodynamic‚ Humanistic‚ Trait and Social Learning are these traits. Psychodynamic personality can be determined by personal interviews and projective tests. This theory of personality revolves around unconscious thoughts‚ feelings‚ motives‚ and conflicts. It also brings up problems that are repressed from
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Outline and evaluate the psychodynamic model of abnormality. (12 Marks) The psychodynamic model (which is based on Freud’s theories) states that abnormalities are results of a conflict which has gone wrong in the “psyche” (in the mind). Freud’s idea states that the psyche - which is made up of the (id‚ ego and superego)‚ should all work in perfect harmony with each other to avoid being an abnormal person. It is the idea that conscious thoughts and feelings are determined by the unconscious mind
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According to the book titled Working with Conflict: Skills and Strategies for Action written by Simon Fisher and team (2000)‚ there are theories that explained the cause of social and cultural conflict‚ which are: 1. Relational Theory The relational theory tends to discuss ethnic or identity based conflicts. The nature of people to interact with individual or groups from different backgrounds‚ cultures and values are the causes that could trigger conflict. Especially for groups who share common resources
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The similarities and differences between client-centered and psychodynamic therapies are: Client-centered therapy: An approach to counseling where the client determines the general direction of therapy‚ while the therapist seeks to increase the client’s insightful self-understanding through informal simplified questions. The client is the focal point of the sessions‚ the therapist takes a "back seat" to learn about the person‚ and watch as the client moves toward the achievement of their full
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(AGG) Imagine losing someone so close to you that you live in isolation because nobody understands you and you can’t understand others‚ this is what Nusrat struggles with in the book‚ Under The Persimmon Tree by Suzanne Fisher Staples .(BS-1) The initial loss of Margaret leads to disconnection from the people around her.(BS-2) The absence of Margaret from Nusrat’s life has made her find her true love‚ Faiz too.(BS-3) Because of Faiz’s death‚ Nusrat figures out how her parents must have felt when
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Amanda Stuart Fisher’s article “Bearing Witness” is a short reading explaining issues in our contemporary society. The reading discusses feminism frequently‚ which is the support for women’s rights to improve the equality of both sexes. A takeaway from the reading is how us as white men have a hard time fully understand someone else’s culture‚ and how we must take steps to mitigate this closed minded view. This relates with the reading that was titled “You Just Made The Blueprint To Suit Yourselves”
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presenting issues. Here a case study of Jane is used to argue /evaluate and assess how both a psychodynamic counselor and cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) would view the case study of Jane from their perspectives. Consideration will be given from both a psychodynamic approach and CBT approach of how a therapist might work with Jane. The main similarities and differences of both the psychodynamic and CBT approaches will be analyzed. This will lead into an evaluation of which is the most appropriate
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Excuse or Explanation? When the news report flashes across the television informing millions around the world of the murder of a family of six‚ it is obvious that the initiate reaction of the civilians would be terror and hatred. This hatred‚ a fierce‚ in-tolerant force behind these people that would instantly choose the worst for whomever the suspect may be. Often‚ this is the reaction of the people whereas there are a few of those individuals who may decide to view this case differently. These
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The purpose of this essay is to describe and evaluate the theories of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic approach as an explanation of human behaviour‚ comprising of the id‚ superego and the ego‚ giving examples of the ego defence mechanisms. It will cover the origins of Freud and will discover the theory of personality. The psychosexual stages of development will also be explored and strengths and weaknesses will be evaluated throughout. This essay will explain Freud’s case study methods and will
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