Inpheksion
09-11-2008, 07:30 PM
*I added the hyphens because for some reason the forum wont let me indent*
Cody Huber
September 15, 2008
Psychological Perspectives
----The psychological perspective of psychoanalysis and the cognitive perspective can be linked together, in more ways than just the obvious. Although one is a classical idea, and the other a contemporary set of ideas, they do still have their similarities.
----The psychoanalytical perspective of psychology was created by Sigmund Freud, who lived from 1856 to 1939. He was a Viennese doctor and quite possibly the most well known psychologist out of the creators of the classical perspectives on psychology. Freud’s theory was also much more visible in popular culture than the other classical outlooks on psychology
----- Psychoanalysis is also often referred to as Psychodynamic Thinking, and stresses the importance of unconscious thoughts. According to psychodynamic thinking, unconscious thoughts, meaning the thoughts that do not occur to us directly, play a large role in dictating our behavior. Freud believed that the meaning of dreams or a slip of the tongue could all be explained by looking into, and studying a particular person’s unconscious thoughts. He said that although many people do not realize it, unconscious thoughts and impulses play a much bigger role in determining our behavior and emotions, rather than our own conscious thoughts.
------- Freud also derived his information in a different way than many of the other classical psychologists acquired theirs. Psychological perspectives such as structuralism, functionalism and the gestalt school of thinking all received their roots, and base ideas in laboratory research. Freud however, learned most of what is the basis for psychodynamic thinking from one on one discussions and conversations with patients.
------- Freud believed that within each person’s mind, there were contrasting impulses and desires which pushed people to act in certain ways. However, most people are aware of the things that motivate certain behaviors, they wish to be accepted by society and be seen as a ‘good’ person. Freud often tried to aid those patients in finding ways to satisfy their unconscious wishes and needs, at the same time, remaining socially acceptable.
Cody Huber
September 15, 2008
Psychological Perspectives
----The psychological perspective of psychoanalysis and the cognitive perspective can be linked together, in more ways than just the obvious. Although one is a classical idea, and the other a contemporary set of ideas, they do still have their similarities.
----The psychoanalytical perspective of psychology was created by Sigmund Freud, who lived from 1856 to 1939. He was a Viennese doctor and quite possibly the most well known psychologist out of the creators of the classical perspectives on psychology. Freud’s theory was also much more visible in popular culture than the other classical outlooks on psychology
----- Psychoanalysis is also often referred to as Psychodynamic Thinking, and stresses the importance of unconscious thoughts. According to psychodynamic thinking, unconscious thoughts, meaning the thoughts that do not occur to us directly, play a large role in dictating our behavior. Freud believed that the meaning of dreams or a slip of the tongue could all be explained by looking into, and studying a particular person’s unconscious thoughts. He said that although many people do not realize it, unconscious thoughts and impulses play a much bigger role in determining our behavior and emotions, rather than our own conscious thoughts.
------- Freud also derived his information in a different way than many of the other classical psychologists acquired theirs. Psychological perspectives such as structuralism, functionalism and the gestalt school of thinking all received their roots, and base ideas in laboratory research. Freud however, learned most of what is the basis for psychodynamic thinking from one on one discussions and conversations with patients.
------- Freud believed that within each person’s mind, there were contrasting impulses and desires which pushed people to act in certain ways. However, most people are aware of the things that motivate certain behaviors, they wish to be accepted by society and be seen as a ‘good’ person. Freud often tried to aid those patients in finding ways to satisfy their unconscious wishes and needs, at the same time, remaining socially acceptable.
