Unit 6 2 Freud and Neo-Freudians rely 2
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Freud, Jung, and other Neo-Freudian such as Erikson, Horney,
or Anna Freud are identified as some of the founding theorists in helping to
shape the concept of personality in psychology. In viewing the short clips on
Freud by clicking here, Jung by clicking here, and other Neo-Freudians by
clicking here, please choose either (meaning just ONE) Freud, Jung, or other
the video on other Neo-Freudians to help answer the following questions in
addition to the material provided in your book:
What is at least 1 idea/concept that you learned about the
theorist(s) that you found particularly fascinating. Why? Please share details
and an example.
Why do you think that the idea/concept is helpful in the
study of psychology? Please share details and an example to help demonstrate
your viewpoint and understanding.
Do you think that the idea/concept is still relevant in
today’s society? Please explain your thoughts.
Diquietta Watson
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) is known for his psychoanalytic
approach. One idea that I find interesting was that the human psyche
(personality) has more than one aspect. The three stages were Id (or it), Ego
(or I), and Superego (or above I). I find these interesting because it names
three parts of human personality. Id is the raw, unorganized, inborn part of
personality whose sole purpose is to reduce tension created by primitive drives
related to hunger, sex, aggression, and irrational impulses (Feldman 2013). Ego
means the part of the personality that provides a buffer between the id and the
outside world (Feldman 2013). Superego, according to Freud, the final
personality structure to develop; it represents the rights and wrongs of
society as handed down by a personâs parents, teachers, and other important
figures (Feldman 2013). The concept of id and super-ego are still valid in
psychology today it’s most fundamental interpretation, the id is simply
unconscious desires/processes and the super-ego is the rational-self.
Feldman, R. (2013).
Essentials of understanding psychology (10th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.