the idea of losing the innocence. Salinger throws in a plethora of symbols waiting to be deciphered by the reader, such as Caulfield's red cap. To grasp a deeper understanding of the book, Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory must be understood as well. By applying Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Holden Caulfield can be viewed in a whole different
essay will introduce two theories of play, one of the traditional theories of play, which is The Recreational or Relaxation theory and one of the contemporary theories which is The Psychoanalytic theory. In the essay, these two theories of play will be compared and contrast, the implications for practice in the early childhood setting will be explained and the role of the teacher would be classified. The Recreation, Renewal or Relaxation Theory was proposed
impact our lives and how we view the world. In William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”, Emily, the main character would be a great example for Freud’s psychoanalytic theory; the theory refers to the definition of personality organization and the dynamics of personality development that guide the psychoanalytic. One of the basic tenets of psychoanalytic is human attitude, mannerism, experience, and thought which is largely influenced by irrational drives. Emily was in love with her father, she used her
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory I. Overview of Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory Freud’s psychoanalysis is the best known of all personality theories because it (1) postulated the primacy of sex and aggression—two universally popular themes; (2) attracted a group of followers who were dedicated to spreading psychoanalytic doctrine; and (3) advanced the notion of unconscious motives, which permit varying explanations for the same observations. II. Biography of Sigmund Freud Although
This week’s study takes us to examine the Trait Theory and The Psychoanalytic Theory. Both theories have weaknesses and strengths. Both theories explain personality. The strengths of the trait theory are it gives the ability to categorized observable behavior. It gives an objectivity criterion for categorizing and measuring behavior. Another words it gives general guidelines to be utilized to categorize and measure behavior. The trait approach has long history of research, traditional and significant
personality theories we know today. The psychoanalytic perspective is one psychological theory that revolves around the unconscious mind. This perspective emphasizes that personality development is largely unconscious, hidden, and unknown. Sigmund Freud, the most influential figure of the psychoanalytic theory, emphasized that personality develops through unconscious forces, biologically based drives of aggression and sex, and unavoidable conflicts in early childhood. The psychoanalytic theory of personality
Personality is an individual’s characteristic pattern of feeling, thinking and acting. Psychodynamic theories of personality view human behavior as a dynamic interaction between the conscious mind and unconscious mind, including associated motives and conflicts (Myers & Dewall, pg# 572, 2015). These theories focus on the unconscious and the importance of childhood experiences. Psychodynamic theories are descended from Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis, which is his ideology of personality and the associated
approach and psychoanalytic approach in my profession because I have the characteristics required of a person centered therapist and I find the psychoanalytic approach interesting for clients. I want to work with a diverse population of clients with issues from anxiety to paranoid schizophrenia. The person centered approach the client is guided through their problems where he/she will begin to notice the changes that need to occur in their lives. On the other hand, psychoanalytic approach, the
One of the facets of psychoanalytic theory is the role of the unconscious and the conscious. In the text, Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice Charles Bressler claims that Freud’s contemporaries viewed the conscious as only observing and recording external reality and claimed that the conscious accounted for the basis of reason and analytical thought while the unconscious merely accumulates and retains our memories (121). Therefore, many psychoanalytic theorists believed that
This integrative approach focuses mainly on four approaches: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the postmodern approaches. The main focus is on CBT and how psychoanalytic, Adlerian and the postmodern approaches build on this integrative approach. In this integrative approach, the problem at hand is a client dealing with depression. I chose CBT as the main approach because the cognitive thought pattern is an important key for a client and CBT can branch out to other
An Integrative Approach This integrative approach focuses mainly on four approaches: psychoanalytic, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the postmodern approaches. The main focus is on CBT and how psychoanalytic, Adlerian and the postmodern approaches build on this integrative approach. In this integrative approach, the problem at hand is a client dealing with depression. I chose CBT as the main approach because the cognitive thought pattern is an important key for a client and CBT
Unconscious Desire One of the facets of psychoanalytic theory is the role of the unconscious and the conscious. For many psychoanalytic theorists, the conscious observes and records external reality. They claim that the conscious is the basis of reason and analytical thought while the unconscious merely accumulates and retains our memories. Therefore, many theorists believed that the conscious was solely accountable for our behavior and actions (Bressler 121). However, Freud challenged this
structures underlying our actions were not always in the sphere of the conscious, two distinct theories sought to find reason behind these actions. Amidst concerned parents citing subliminal messages as a factor in their youths suicides many theorists have shifted away from Freuds’ dynamic unconscious to an information processing model; a shift in reasoning nonetheless comparable with the psychoanalytic paradigm. According to cognitive psychologists, the unconscious mind does not appear to have any
J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye shows Freud’s theories of the unconscious and conscious state through the protagonist Holden Caulfield, who is an adolescent who is depressed and alone among other emotions presented to the reader. According to Jeffrey S. Nevid, the author of Psychology Concepts and Applications, Sigmund Freud is the founding father of psychology; Freud is also the creator of the theory of personality which consist the Id, Ego, and Superego. Also that “the mind consists
the personality; however, there are different theories that explain personality. Personality is what makes each person unique and individual and each person has different patterns of behavior, attitudes, and traits that combined are personality. There are biological and environmental aspects of life the shape the development of personality and differing perceptions of experiences contribute to differences between people. There are many different theories and views of personality; however, regardless
principles of Freud’s theories and to raise the main issues. It is important to be clear about the meanings of certain terms that you may come across and throughout the handout you will find footnotes clarifying certain terms. Firstly though, a word about the terms psychoanalysis and psychodynamics. Psychoanalysis refers to both Freud’s original attempt at providing a comprehensive theory of the mind and also to the associated treatment. The term encompasses both Freudian theory and therapy. You will
Exercising Aspects of Psychoanalytic Theory to Illuminate the Crime of Stalking Research has indicated that the Psychoanalytic Theory plays a vast role in understanding the criminal behavior of stalking. When an individual does not bond with a caretaker/parent in the early childhood years, we tend to see the behavior roll over into adolescence and adulthood. There are several unanswered questions when reviewing our nation’s and/or states history of stalking. For research and time constraints
elements of the psychoanalytical theory. According to Sigmund Freud, the psychoanalytic theory explains the reasoning behind personality disorders through one’s conscious and unconscious mind (Psychoanalytic Criticism). This theory also states the idea that things that happen to people during childhood can contribute to the way one later functions as an adult (Psychoanalytic Criticism). Both novels include characters that can contribute towards the psychoanalytical theory through the roles that the characters
In the analysis of an individual there are three primary methods employed in order to successfully assess and repair his condition- biological, cognitive, and psychoanalytic theory. In the case of narcissism, only the psychoanalytic approach will suffice to structurally repair rather than suppress manifest symptoms of the unfulfilled self. Narcissists must learn to address the needs of their childhood that have not have been satisfied and acknowledge them as the root of their grandiose actions
and completely erase your questions. Good luck! 1. The discovery that psychologically disordered behavior could result from syphilis infections facilitated the credibility and acceptance of: A) trait theory. B) psychoanalytic theory. C) the medical model. D) DSM-IV. E) the social-cognitive perspective. 2. Electroconvulsive therapy has proven to be effective in the treatment of: A) phobias