Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

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Psychology can be a very complex thing to learn because it deals with the brain and how it operates in development and determining why it is we do what we do. I will be writing about Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory and all the multiple parts such as the three levels of consciousness and the three structures of personality. I will also be discussing the defense mechanisms. Sigmund Freud had very specific views on the development of human brains and from the beginning childhood experiences plays a big role in his beliefs. I agree fully with his theories and when I rationalize his thoughts it makes more sense than any theories that we have went over throughout this course. Although, I may not believe every last one of his opinions I do believe that Freud’s psychoanalytic theory has much merit and contributes a lot of understanding to the way the brain operates and our behavior because of it. “Freud developed the first psychodynamic theory of personality, the belief that personality is shaped by underlying conflicts between opposing forces within the mind.”( Nevid, Jeffrey) I apply this to my life because all the experiences that I have been through in my life. I definitely believe that childhood experiences can mold personality. People always wondered why I am such a determined and defensive person. So my defense mechanism is much as Freud’s described. Although the memories I have are unconsciously suppressed; they definitely are there and have molded by behavior thus far. When I was a child I had one of the roughest childhood that a child could have until I was finally taken away from my mother at five and placed up for adoption. I had been sexually and physically abused from birth up until I was finally rescued and taken away by authorities. The effects of this abuse was very damaging and caused me to always have my

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