...Psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic Psychodynamic theory is the psychology of mental or emotional forces and processes that develop in early childhood, and how they affect a person’s behavior later on. Maybe, as a young child, Roberto was always very reserved, and didn’t socialize a lot with other people his age. Because of this, Roberto is very introverted now. In the psychoanalytic theory, dreams, an analysis of resistance and transference, and free interpretation are used to study unconscious thoughts, anxieties, and internal conflicts. Perhaps Roberto has bad dreams about being embarrassed in a social setting, or wants to speak up and be more outgoing, but he has internal conflicts about whether or not it is a good idea to do so, and stops himself....
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...Scott Johnson 1/28/2013 Psychodynamic theory is defined as the study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior. It is primarily the dynamic relations between our conscious and unconscious motivation. Sigmund Freud is noted as the Father of psychodynamic theories. Our unconscious processes shape who we are and what our personality is. Freud’s structure of personality is your Id, Ego and Super ego. Id is our basic want to need, an “I want it now” idea. It’s our unconscious instincts. Ego keeps us in reality, it is more of a research idea. It is the mediator between the ego and super ego. It manages our personality and our decision making. Super ego is what’s right vs. what’s wrong. It is our individual moral values. The psychodynamic theory is the interactions and battle of id, ego and super ego. A focus of psychodynamics is the forces that are in conflict in our subconscious that form our personality and behavior. Our conscious layer is thoughts and feelings we are fully aware of. Preconscious is info that is just beneath our awareness. Unconscious layer includes feelings we are not aware of but greatly influence our behavior. Defense mechanisms are largely unconscious reactions that protect us from painful emotions such as anxiety or guilt. I think this is the more interesting part of the psychodynamic theory. Defense Mechanisms include repression, denial, rationalization, displacement, projection, regression and reaction formation. For example, one of my friends...
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...Psychodynamic Theory Debate Janice Birdsong, Melissa Johnston, and Helene Torres Psy/405 November 10, 2014 Instructor Krasner Psychodynamic Theory Debate Jung and Klein, I think for the purpose of this debate we get a quick description of your theories. Klein, let us start with you. In my theory of object relation, we focus on the importance of the mother child relationship. My theory was built on my interpretations of childhood during the first four to six months where most children begin showing behavior traits toward specific people in their lives. Yes, my theory was built from Freud’s idea of instincts just as most psychoanalytical psychologists work, but my work emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships, we focus more on the significance of mothers, and the key motivation in my theory is human connection and how we relate. I believe we are all predisposed to certain personalities. Something Freud and I both accepted was the “existence of phylogenetic endowment” (Feist and Roberts, 2013, p. 144). I also believe that young children adopt defense mechanisms such as introjection, splitting, projective identification, and projection to protect themselves from destructive fantasies and the anxiety that follows. Jung, please give us a description of your theory as well. I, too, was a colleague of Freud and some of my work also was built on ideas he formed. When I went in my own direction I coined the idea of analytical theory. My theory was based on “the...
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...Psychodynamic theory, which is also called psychoanalysis, is a type of psychotherapy that explores the individual's emotions and unconscious thoughts so that the person can be understood better. The psychodynamic theory describes persona concerning unconscious psychological courses that we are not fully aware such as wishes, fears, and ambitions. Learning psychodynamic principles enable students to navigate a complex client characteristic and behavior including defenses and relationships. It also can help students realize and understand why their sincerity may not be enough to prevent the chaos that is happening in clients’ life. Furthermore, acquiring knowledge and understanding of developmental psychology and the emotional stages that people...
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...Personally, I like psychodynamic theory because it gives you a chance to connect with your client on a personable level. Since most of the theory revolves around being open with your client and openly communicating with them I really appreciate that aspect of it. I think individuals can also benefit from the briefness of psychodynamic therapy. In just a few sessions people often feel better and that will give them a sense of relief. If something works people are going to continue doing it and also will be more likely to recommend it to others as well. Psychodynamic theory works to link past events to the future linking a lot of unconscious behavior to the way an individual behaves. The idea of healing from the inside out during psychodynamic...
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...*Picture from Psychotherapy (2004)Personality: Psychodynamic Theories BrochureMaria Lydda GabrielPSY 405April 6, 2015Angela Snelling | | | What is Personality?“Although no single definition is acceptable to all personality theorists, we can say that personality is a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to a person’s behavior” (Feist & Roberts, 2013, p. 4). | | | | | | | | Psychodynamic TheoriesFreud’s Theory * There are three provinces of the mind: A. The id * The id’s sole function is to seek pleasure without regard for what is proper and just, hence, serving the pleasure. Has no contact with reality, yet it strives to constantly reduce tension by satisfying basic desires (Feist & Roberts, 2013). B. The ego * Is governed by the reality principle. It is the only province of the mind in contact with reality. * When the ego becomes anxious, it uses repression and other defense mechanisms to defend itself against this anxiety (Feist & Roberts, 2013). C. The superego * Represents the moral and ideal aspects of personality and is guided by the moralistic and idealistic principles. * Acts to control sexual and aggressive impulses through the process of repression. * It strives blindly and unrealistically toward perfection. | | | | | * Freud’s theory helped us understand the harmony and disharmony that happens in our mind. It also helped to explain...
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...In the chapter, the book talks about personality and the theory of research and assessment. Personality is something that is consistent and durable over time and in different situations, its traits we apply to personality. Psychodynamic theory includes all the diverse theories descended from the work of Sigmund Freud, which focus on unconscious mental forces. The structure of personality starts with id. ID is the primitive instinctive component of personality that operates according to the pleasure principle. Pleasure principle demands immediate gratification of its urges. The ego is the decision-making component of personality that operates according to the reality principle. Reality principle which seeks to delay gratification of the id urges...
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...Proof that Jesus Christ is GOD Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.(kjv) (Jesus calls himself the alpha which is the beginning of everything and the omega which is the end of everything he also calls himself the almighty these are all names of GOD) John 13:13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. (John 13:13 KJV) Isaiah 42:8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. (Isaiah 42:8 KJV) Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ,All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18 KJV) John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1 KJV) John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. (John 8:23 KJV) Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. (Exodus 3:14 KJV) John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. (John 8:58 KJV) John 14:8:9 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest...
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...Traditional Psychodynamic Theories Drive Theory, Its Strength and Application to Personality and Behaviour “Drives” are hereditarily indomitable and seek preference for instance libidinal drive and aggressive drive as well as Pleasure & non-pleasure principle. Free association permits us access to curbed reminiscences of the past. By remembering past and voicing memories, ordeal or trauma can be “worked through”. Wishes and desires are in skirmish with other forces of the mind. The mind is in comatose conflict. Indications develop from the insensible symbolic appearance of the encounters in our minds. Human growth follows general psychosexual stages: oral, anal phallic (oedipal), latency genital (adolescence) ,transference consists of thoughts and feelings for someone based on feelings about another person. Management takes place through considerate and interpreting conveyance (client’s feelings toward clinician) and counter transference (clinician’s feelings toward the client) Ego Psychology Its Strength and Application to Personality and Behaviour The ego is the biologically based “decision-making branch” of the brain that works by assisting us adapt and have coherence, identity, and organization. Kids have in-born independent potentials free from conflict when newborn has “goodness of fit” with an “average expectable environment”. Insentient ego fortifications ward off apprehension to defend self from harm as well as unwanted instincts. Ego growth is “epigenetic” and...
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...Psychodynamic Theories Brochure PSY/405 There have been several theories throughout the years, and they all have their strengths and also their limitations with explaining an individual’s behavior. Theorists like Freud, Adler, Jung, Klein, and Horney, all have unique personalities and life experiences that integrate into the various psychodynamic theories. According to Feist and Feist (2009), “All theories are a reflection of their authors’ personal backgrounds, childhood experiences, philosophy of life, interpersonal relationships, and unique manner of looking at the world” (p. 7). Freud’s Theory According to Freud, the personality includes three parts, known as the id, the ego, and the superego. The desire driven id places demands on the ego for wants, needs, sex, and immediate satisfaction. There are certain needs that drive people, for example, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sex, and others. When looking at the ego, it operates on the reality principle, which means it will help any individual interact and socialize with the real world. Then there is the superego that holds a person’s morality based on what the person takes in from his or her parents and from others in society. Adler’s Theory Adler’s theory is based that a person’s need to be successful or superior derives and or comes from the person’s internal drives (Feist & Feist, 2009). Adler’s theory also states that a person’s personality and behavior is how the person will see and or perceive the physical...
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...The Psychodynamic Theory And Its Inability To Meet The Requirements Of The Scientific Method La Trobe University Word Count 505 The Psychodynamic Theory And Its Inability To Meet The Requirements Of The Scientific Method According to the psychodynamic theory, composed by Sigmund Freud, personality is a combination of conscious and unconscious processes. The Oedipus complex describes the process in which a child undergoes a developmental stage where they despise the parent of the same sex, but adore the parent of the opposite sex (Ahmed, 2012). Although the psychodynamic theory provides a framework for personality, it does not meet the requirements of the scientific method. The scientific method refers to a series of steps used to collect and interpret data as well as to test predictions. Limitations of the theory include its unfalsifiable nature, due to its inability to be proven wrong (Popper, 1983), as well as the presence of inconsistencies within the study, making the theory...
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...Brief Psychodynamic Therapy This paper deals with my preference for Brief Time Limited Treatment vs. open ended treatment vs. open-ended or extended treatment. If I were to enter counseling I would prefer this treatment because it deals with the presenting problem quickly and would not require me to continue to come back and stay in treatment for an extended period of time. I am a person who prefers to deal with the problem head on and not draw it out through continue discussion of my family background and how this effects me today. I feel that this type of treatment promotes mindfulness and keeping me focused on what is pertinent in my life. However, the obvious limitations of this type of therapy would be that in the future I would not be able to engage in counseling again without changing therapist. I would have to start again perhaps, with a new therapist with whom I have no rapport and who is not familiar with my case. Open-Ended treatment would allow me to discontinue treatment when necessary such as during a latent period in my life. When a life crisis arises again I could start back up with a therapist who would understand my case and history without having to repeat these details again. Limitations with this type of therapy would be that there is no formal set goal of termination. I feel that this is so necessary as I have experience so many clients who are dependent on their case managers and clinicians to make most decisions in their life. Extended therapy...
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...University of Phoenix Material Psychodynamic Personality Theories Matrix Using the text for this course, the University Library, the Internet, and/or other resources, complete the following table. |Theory |Assumptions |Reliability |Validity |Application | |Psychoanalytic Theory |Psychological tools within our brains require|Defense mechanisms |Psychoanalysis as a philosophy has been |Personality (Freud and Erikson) | | |a certain type of power in order to function |Creation of thesis technique |questioned since the 1900’s |Gender role improvement | | |This type of power also is also used in |Discuses importance of infancy |Pros and cons evaluators of psychoanalysis|Affection | | |various tasks that are psychologically |Fantasy examination |affirms that psychoanalysis works well as |Therapy- psychoanalysis | | |related like: emotions, and thoughts. |Projective exams |an aspect in behavior and must be given |Moral development –superego (Freud) | | | ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Psychodynamic Personality Theories Matrix Using the text for this course, the University Library, the Internet, and/or other resources, complete the following table. Theory | Assumptions | Reliability | Validity | Application | Psychoanalytic Theory | -First developed by Sigmund Freud.-Negates influenced by free will.-Influenced by genetics as well as the environment.-behavior occurs as a result of internal conflict unresolved from childhood.-behavior is motivated by unconscious motives and desires.-these unconscious motives sometime resulted in what were termed Freudian slips.-occurred as a result of childhood experiences.-proposed that personality is driven by sex and aggression.-states that the mind influences one’s personality.-personality includes the id, ego, and superego. Id- holds aggressive energy, driven by one’s unconscious impulses and desires, seeks immediate gratification. Ego- caught between the id and the superego, works to balance the two and uses defense mechanisms to resolve conflicts and solve problems. Superego- conscious, includes morals, self control and values.Psychosexual stages :-Oral- 0-18 mths-Anal- 2-3 yrs-Phalic- 4-6 yrs-Latency- 7-11 yrs-Genital- 12+ yrs | -Based merely on clinical observations, Freud had no scientific evidence to prove his theory.-Theory was based off of Freud’s background, his personal philosophy, experiences and observations. -No experiments were used to prove his theory, no one could test to prove...
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...Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper Wendy Gray PSY/360 June 11, 2012 Devlin Crose, BA, MA In this paper I hope to show what cognitive psychology is and how it was used and how it is used in today’s time. Cognitive psychology is the way a person thinks and the behavior a person has. It also deals with the mental process of a person’s brain and the neuroscience. Behavior has to do with the activity of a human and neuroscience has to do with the nervous system. Perception and memory is also in this area. It all started with the Greeks “approximately 2,400 years ago, the philosophers of ancient Greece left the first written record displaying consistent curiosity about and speculations on the workings of the mind.” (Willingham, D. T. (2007). The Greeks started all the assumption of how our brains working and it went on from there. The Greeks seemed to ask a lot of question three to be exact such as perception, memory, and nature and nurture The next area was the dark ages and middle ages. Not much was added at this time because there was not much knowledge at this time and the work was not so centered around the mind which left this area of time with not good information. Then you had the renaissance through the 19th century In the renaissance time this was the rise of knowledge these people seem to wise beyond their years and had lots of information we still use today. Even though they did make some mistakes they still did well in observation...
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