Theories of Personality (MindTap Course List)
Theories of Personality (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305652958
Author: Duane P. Schultz, Sydney Ellen Schultz
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 1RQ
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Freud’s childhood experiences and conflict about sex and reflection of this experiences in his theory.

Introduction

Freud was progressively convinced that sexual conflicts were the primary cause of all neuroses. In childhood his father was very strict.and he develop anger towards him. Freud mother was very protective and loving towards their children. Freud grew jeoulous towards his siblings as he want full attention and affection of his mother.

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Freud theory suggests that the basic elements of the personality is that motivating factor that drive behaviour and determine its direction. Freud father was very strict and her mother was very loving and caring towards him. He felt passionate, even sexual attachment to her mother which later gave that concept of the Oedipus complex.

Conclusion

Freud childhood experiences are the basis of their concept of oedipus complex.

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