Psychodynamic is the next theory that fits as well. This is associated more with childhood experiences and the unconscious mind of the individual. According to Grove (1994), “But are persons really responsible for their actions in the sense that they (1) assess the possible alternative courses of action available to them, (2) choose a particular course, and (3) construct a complex set of acts to achieve intended results” (p. 74). Our laws, our religions, and our emotional responses are established on the principles that these are factual intentions. When the events of others have an effect on our lives, and we recognize their reactions to be determined entirely by power beyond their limitations, there is then no cause for feelings of either anger or gratitude (Grove,
Aries believes that we now live in a child centred society due to these changes. Pollock however disagrees with Aries claiming that childhood has always existed. He supports his claim by having evidence he found in diaries written between the 16th and 20th century which show that children were treated as lesser and often exposed to emotional and physical
Having a caregiving environment of mind-mindedness, a state in which the parents treat their children as independent thinkers, is a necessary condition for the best development of interpersonal interpretive function. Individuals suffering from BPD have an inadequate ability to understand that their reactions and other’s reactions are driven by thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and desires. Attachment trauma is also thought to be part of the history of those with BPD. Attachment theory suggests that early experience with caregivers serves to organize later attachment relationships and has been used to explain the psychopathology of BPD (Fonagy, Target, Gergely, Allen, & Bateman, 2003). Childhood maltreatment studies have offered diverse predictors in the types of childhood maltreatment associated with BPD.
Describes the differences and similarities of adolecents. The similarities and differences between the early and middle childhood development stages and adult stages of psychological development Similarities and Differences in Adolescent Development Betsy L. Shatzer University of Phoenix PSYCH 500 June 4, 2012 Dr. Jody Pendleton Similarities and Differences in Adolescent Development The experiencing the period of adolescence is described historically as a passage from childhood to adulthood. Erikson’s (1950) original formation saw adolescent development as “a universal epigenetic sequence of development,” of which the primary task is the formation of identity (Schwartz & Montgomery, 2002, p. 360; Chen & Farruggia, 2002). However, recent generations of adolescents have more cultural diversity. In addition, Carol Gilligan (1988) theorized that gender differences affected human development.
Both remain similar in that social and environmental experiences are the main factors of personality development, and not as much on biological factors like Freud suggested. Psychoanalytic social theory focuses on childhood experiences, while interpersonal theory focuses on developmental stages throughout a lifetime. There is an essence of free will that resides behind both theories, and personal behavior can be changed and modified through self realization and understanding. References Feist, J., & Feist, G.J. (2009).
Generally the generic model has focused on the concept of interpretation. According to the Delphi Study the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy is paramount to maintenance and control of Psychosis and psychotic disorders. Through the CBT the individual is able focus on more positive ways of thinking hence reducing the social isolations or maladapted relations. (Schizophrenia Bull. 2010) Life Span Disorders Life Span Disorders are generally characterized as childhood disorders.
Each theory correlates to a specific method of assessment. One theory is the psychodynamic theory. With this theory, the roots of your personality are your unconscious thoughts, feelings, repressed problems from early childhood, and motives. The methods to assess the psychodynamic theory you would use projective tests as well as personal interviews. The next theory is the humanistic theory which is a drive towards personal growth.
Before puberty, it is believed that these functions are not completely assigned to either portion of the brain. The brain is viewed as elastic. The specific assignment or lateralization of brain
Transactional analysis Transactional analysis was founded by Eric Berne (1910-1970) it is idea that humans are social creatures and that a person is a multi-faceted being that changes when in contact with another person in their world. It is based on two notions, first that we have three parts or 'ego-states' to our 'personality which can be likened to Freud’s theory of the structure of the psyche (id, ego and superego), and secondly that these converse with one another in 'transactions' The ego states Parent- a state in which people behave, feel, and think in response to an unconscious mimicking of how their parents (or other parental figures) acted, or how they interpreted their parent's actions. For example, a person may shout at someone out of frustration because they learned from an influential figure in childhood the lesson that this seemed to be a way of relating that worked Adult- a state of the ego which is most like a computer processing information and making predictions absent of major emotions that could affect its operation. Learning to strengthen the Adult is a goal of TA. While a person is in the Adult ego state, he/she is directed towards an objective appraisal of reality.
Originally trained in psychoanalysis, Berne wanted a theory which could be understood and available to everyone and began to develop what came to be called Transactional Analysis (TA). Transactional Analysis is a social psychology and a method to improve communication. The theory outlines how we have developed and treat ourselves, how we relate and communicate with others, and offers suggestions and interventions which will enable us to change and grow. Transactional Analysis is underpinned by the philosophy that: * people can change