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    and at least one major weakness of Freud’s version of psychoanalytic theory and depth psychology. In your essay, show your understanding of key Freudian concepts 20 pts. (2 pages) Sigmund Freud’s primary version of psychoanalytical theory presented in the late 19th century is one that has withstood the tests of time; with just a few exceptions. Freud’s psychoanalytical theory which is comprised of many of Freud’s very unique and great theories like the tripartite mind, psychosexual developmental

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    exactly the same. In the past many people have tried to understand personality and explain it through theories. This paper, will discuss the differences between the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Alfred Adler. It will then show the characteristics of which I agree with as well as the characteristics that I disagree with. Furthermore, it will describe the stages of Freud’s theory and explain the characteristics of personality using these components; And finally, I will describe

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    idea of becoming a School Counselor is in real reach for me. My Counseling Theory class has been a real eye opener! I feel like I have learned so much in one week and also realized that I have a lot to learn still. Oh that is awesome! What are some of the things you have learned so far in the class? Well, this past week we have been discussing psychoanalytic theory and Freud. I am sure you have heard of some of Freud’s theories and thoughts before right? Oh yeah I remember some things about Freud from

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    In the textbook, the authors discuss Freud’s psychoanalytic theory in which, according to Freud, individuals acted out their desires and behaviors in response to a mental system made up of the ego, superego, and id (Cervone & Pervin, 2013). The ego seeks reality. On one hand the ego wants to meet the desires of the id, but at the same time the ego also wants to satisfy the demands of the superego. The superego controls the moral and social acceptable aspects of an individual’s behavior. The id is

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    Marxist and Psychoanalytic Literary Theories in Action Marxist/Materialist Theory and Psychoanalytic Theory are important theories in understanding individuals and societies. They allow readers to understand how societies and individuals function and their motives. Marxist/Materialist Theory mostly focuses on societies and different classes and the relationships between the two. Psychoanalytic Theory focuses on the characters wants, needs, actions, and process of thought that sometimes correlate

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    Psychoanalytic theories suggest that depressive states are a direct result of loss, which causes the individual to regress to a more vulnerable and helpless state - that of an infant. Loss can be experienced in many forms, the loss of a job, of a loved one, loss of health, of finances, of possessions, of status, of freedom etc. The theory suggests that a depressed individual will associate the loss with a traumatic childhood experience such as loss of the mothers affection. The individual then adopts

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    did not always know what was wrong by the sound of his cry. I became very frustrated and decided that if my baby was dry, fed, and not tired. I would just let him cry it out. I didn’t know what else to do. Explain how Behaviorism, Psychoanalytic Theory, and Attachment Theory suggest handling this situation and predict what would be each likely outcome. Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner all state that Behaviorism is the shaping of the child’s behavior through an environment of learning in

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    traits dominate much of who Brady is. As previously stated, his leadership has been pointed out by teammates and coaches. These personality traits are a direct link to his personality type. Lastly, Brady is a living example of the social cognitive theory. Brady may spend hours on end watching film analyzing his mistakes. Through this, he learns what works, what doesn’t, and how to get the best of his

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    perspective theories that are used in human development research. The Psychoanalytic perspective theory focuses on the emotional and social development, Piaget’s Cognitive-Developmental theory accents the changes in thinking, while the Behaviorism and Social Learning and the Lifespan perspective discuss many aspects on human functioning (p. 21). These theories allow for a different point of view on development while regarding relative influence of nature and nurture. Psychoanalytic The Psychoanalytic

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    According to Freud’s Psychoanalytical theory, the ego serves as a balancing force between the id and super ego. The healthy development of each of these components relies on having positive interaction with one’s parents throughout the first years of life. If a child grows up in a chaotic home, it is likely that their development, according to the Psychoanalytic theory, will suffer. Nathan’s upbringing was filled with turbulence and instability as a result of his parents abusive relationship and

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