Question

1) Why did Sigmund Freud use key elements in his theory ( psychoanalytic/psychodynamic) "sex and aggression-- what do they represent?

2) Using the neuroscience theory, explaining why people suffer from mental disorders

3) What kind of concerns would a cognitive psychologist deal with a client/patient. What are some of the significant influences would a cognitive psychologist be looking for?

4) How could you tell if someone favors the behavioral theory. What are some of the key elements

5) Which do you think is more important in development-- nature or nurture and why.

6) Why did the humanistic theory fall under the domain of free will. Why not determinism?

7) Which of the five theories (cognitive, behavioral, neurosciene, psychodynamic, and human) is closest to religious beliefs-- why?

8) Which Theory do you think is most important one. Please support your argument with an outside source.

Answer 1

• ANSWER-According to Freud,Eros or life instincts included the sexual instincts which is necessary to preserve and prolong life,both for the individual as well as the entire human race.These instincts are associated with basic survival,pleasure and reproduction,required for sustaining life.These instincts drive the individuals towards pro-social behaviours of love,affection,kindness,taking care one's health and safety,for survival.These instincts support individual well being and harmonious existence of a cooperative society.
• The counterpart of this dual system is called Thanatos or death instincts which includes negative feelings of anger,aggression etc.This is associated with anti-social behaviours like violence and this serves to balance Eros instincts by driving the individual towards death and extinction.These instincts involve harm directed towards inwards and others as well.Freud said that due to traumatic experiences one goes through,they reenact those experiences and hold on as a part of their unconscious desire to die,which is balanced out by life instincts.
• According to Freud,Eros and Thanatos cannot exist without each other and will remain a part of our lifelong struggle.
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