Question

Read chapter 11 on personality theories and review the web link. Which theory do you find most interesting? ( i.e., Freud, Adler, Erikson, Jung, and Horney). Describe and explain one personality theory.

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Answer 1

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(Answer) Freud’s theory of the mind divides the mind into the conscious and the unconscious mind. It is a psychodynamic theory. This means that Freud’s theory looks at the human mind like a terrain with uncertain bumps and flat points. In order to help navigate the mind and determine the behaviour and function of each spot, Freud has classified the human mind into three areas, i.e. Id, ego and superego.

The conscious mind is represented by “ego.” The unconscious mind is further divided into two sections which are, the “id” or instincts and the “superego” or conscious.

This Freudian theory helps psychologists decipher both simple and complex issues of the mind. There are times when data in regards to a patient can be overwhelming to sort out and solve. In such situations, it is always prudent to first categorise the behaviour and then analyse, medicate and perhaps even solve.

Psychologists these days categorise thoughts, words and even actions as a manifestation of the conscious, sub-conscious and unconscious mind of an individual. For instance, a binge eater consciously eats more than needed in order to placate a heart-break. However, a sleepwalker does not know what he/she is doing and hence is a manifestation of the unconscious mind.

Even the work of other psychologists can have the essence of Freud’s mind theory. Let us assume Maslow’s needs hierarchy pyramid. The base of the pyramid is the physiological needs. The needs of food, clothing and shelter are consciously required by all human beings. However, as one progresses upward in the pyramid, the needs tend to get sub-conscious and perhaps even unconscious. Self-actualisation, which is at the top of the pyramid, closely resembles the Freudian “Superego.”

In order to deal with even the most complex of psychological theories, it is best to establish the basics. These basics involve a sharp understanding of the conscious and unconscious mind. The Freudian theory of the mind is the basic that entails any psychological case study.