“Evaluate the extent to which Freud’s theory of Psychosexual Development can help us to understand a client’s presenting issue?” In this essay I am asked to evaluate one aspect of Freudian theory. I will begin by first describing Freud’s psychosexual theory and demonstrate an understanding of its relationship to adult neurotic behaviour. Having done this I will examine some of the criticisms that have been levelled at Freudian theory in order to evaluate it. In 1905 Freud published ‘Three Essays on the theory of Sexuality and other Works’, one of those essays was titled ‘Infantile Sexuality’. In this essay Freud sets out his theory of psychosexual development.
Freud believed that it was possible to link the psychosexual stages of development with adult neuroses. Freud identified that if the psychosexual stages of development where in any way interrupted at a certain time, then this would cause problems in later life. “Psychosexual development according to Freud proceeds as a series of interactions between dispositions and environment, mediated by a developing ego.” (Freud & Horney, Grossman,1986, p5) Thus, Freud stated that there were different stages of psychosexual
According to Sigmund Freud, as children grow up pleasure and sexual impulses shifts from the mouth to the anus and gradually shifts to the genitals. Freud later came to the conclusion that human passes through five stages of psychosexual development. Moreover, Erik Erikson amended Sigmund Freud’s theory because he assumed Freud misjudged some areas of human development. Erikson stated that human beings develop in psychosocial stages. The most important mode of motivation for human behavior is sexual in nature, According to Freud’s theory, on the other hand Erikson’s theory depicts that human motivation is influenced by human’s interaction with other people and social experiences.
Psychoanalytic Personality Assessment LukkiaPhilmore PSY/250 February 18, 2011 Larry Wegner When it comes to the theory of personality there has been a difficult process when trying to explain how we behave and how we think. Psychoanalytic theory which refers to the definition and dynamics of human development; it takes us deep into the human spirit. The founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud which his theory became notice in the 1900’s became a foundation of modern psychology of his views and perspectives of human development. There are many perspectives when considering personality; everyone doesn’t think alike we might have some similarities when it comes to how we behave. Psychoanalytic theory is the method that investigates and
The psychodynamic approach also includes psychosexual stages which occur at different times during a child’s development. These stages are oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital. Due to events in childhood, it is possible to become fixated at one of these stages. This can then lead to abnormal behaviour in the future. For example, a person fixated on the anal stage is usually described as being very obsessive and particulate.
• Freud (Psychoanalytic):- He believed that the personality develops through a series of stages. The idea that early experiences affect adult life has importance for anyone caring for a child. He proposed that individuals are driven by motives and emotions of which they are largely unaware. He believed that we shaped by early experiences in life. Freudian thinking is deeply embedded in our culture and constantly influences our view of human nature, but his ideas are now widely
When Erik came to the United States, he then changed his name from Homburger to Erikson. He than began to practice psychotherapy and open his own views on the nature of human personality (Burger, 109-110). Although Erikson had retained numerous ideas from his mentor, Freud, he had ideas of his own also. Erikson is a Freudian ego-psychologist, which means that he accepts Freud’s ideas as correct and accepts the ideas about the ego that were added by other Freudian loyalists. Erikson is much more society and culture oriented than most Freudians and he often pushes the instincts and the unconscious practically out of the picture (Webspace).
Age Physical Cognitive Communication Social, Emotional &Behaviour Moral Birth Born with reflexes i.e. sucking and swallowing. A baby will move its head to find food whether it is a nipple or teat When touch their palms they will wrap their tiny fingers around your. They are able to lift their arms and clinch their fits. May also take small steps when feet touches the floor Baby’s know there mother’s voice and smell Babies will let you know when there are hungry, tired or in pain by crying Likes to have close contact whilst feeding with their parents or carer N/A 1 Month Beginning to settle down and is still sleep a lot but when awake will be a wake longer.
Ellen Satter’s “How to Feed Children” Analysis There are multiple habits and strategies when feeding your child. The methods drastically change as the child gradually develops and matures. Satter lists steps that help direct an unaided or unsure parent toward the correct habits of eating behaviors at ages ranging from newborn to adolescent. Feeding a newborn can not only be rewarding but also challenging. Satter believes that the best method for newborns is “feeding her the way she wants to be.” One must pay close attention to her cues of crying or behavior.
Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development Freud proposed a theory of personality development that centered on the effects of the sexual pleasure drive on a persons behaviour or personality traits later on in life. At particular points in the developmental process, he claimed that the id's pleasure sweeking tendancies are focused on specific pleasure sensitive areas of the body termed erogenous zones . (Passer et al,2009). Freud described five stages of psychosexual development, which we all pass through related to the body part in question : Oral (0-2 years) Anal (2-3 years) Phallic (3-6 years) Latent (6-11 years) Genital (11+) If the stages are completed successfully, the result is a healthy personality. If certain issues are not resolved at the appropriate stage, fixation and/or regression can occur.