Category: Psychoanalysis

In everyday life, there is no moment that passes without us changing : my body changes, my character changes, my opinions change& And yet we consider ourselves and others like a unique person even though we are constantly changing. But then, who am I? Consciousness is the capacity to represent ourselves and the outside world.…

Sigmund Freuds psychoanalytic theory of personality is hinted at throughout The House on Mango Street, written by Sandra Cisneros. Freuds theory argues that human behavior is the result of interactions among three components of the mind: the id, ego, and superego. The id component works completely with the unconscious mind to act purely on instinct…

Psychoanalysis is an approach which aims for a patient to be provided with a secure space in which they feel enabled and motivated to to explore themselves. It is a method which provides a model for self exploration with the support of the analyst. The analyst will seek to guide the client through negativity as…

The definition of personality or self is a concept that has generated many theories. How does one truly describe or measure personality? Psychoanalysis is one of the methods used to investigate the mind by using therapy as a technique to bring to surface dormant or unconscious thoughts, urges, and feelings that ultimately lead to our…

Curating meaning in the experience of life and death is an inevitable process within the human experience. The degree to which the experience of death plays an active part of the material and conscious realm can be understood by looking to the unconscious. Psychoanalysis enables a more comprehensive and accurate interpretation of the meanings of…

Psychoanalysis is a collection of ideas surrounding the deeper inner workings of the human brain. The theory was developed by Sigmund Freud and looks at the human life as a whole, in which the adult life is influenced by their earliest years. It carries the idea that humans are driven by desires which are often…

Introduction Amongst the many psychological theories, the oldest and rigorously studied are Psychoanalysis and Adlerian/ Individual Psychology by Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler. Both these theories made a mark on the history of psychology. Adlerian therapy refers to a growth model that emphasizes on assuming responsibilities, creating a persons destiny and finding ways, means, and…

Systemic Factors Behind the Replication Crisis in Psychology Professional incentive systems shaped by a systemic preference for statistical significance play a key role in psychologys replication crisis. Though scientific progress hinges upon the accumulation and dissemination of new knowledge, those involved in the publication process have mistakenly equated new and important findings with statistically significant…

This statement ‘Every counseling theory’s view of human nature, key concepts, therapeutic goals, and intervention strategies are closely connected to one another reveals how these 4 components are intertwined for the formation of each counseling theories respectively. Human nature  Sigmund Freud has a pessimistic view on humans such that they are void of any…

This assignment will be focusing on the Psychodynamic and Person-Centred perspectives. The aim will be to compare, contrast and provide criticisms for both perspectives. Also, the effectiveness of the Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Approaches will be mentioned, all with the use of past literature. Following that will be a conclusion that will summarise the essay. Person-centered…