Psychodynamic Theories Brochure
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References
Feist, Gregory J. (2013). Theories of personality. McGraw-Hill.
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What is Personality?
have the needs met that starts during infancy. As
There are varying schools of thought about
the child is exposed to their environment over the
the definition of personality. While there is
next few years, the ego develops, which Freud
not one specific definition, it is accurate to
considered the strongest part of one’s personality.
say that one’s individual perception con-
As children learn ethical and moral rules from par-
cerning the self and the world around
ents, role models, etc., the superego develops
them makes up their personality.
which tells people what is right from wrong.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The psychodynamic approach emphasizes the importance of both nature and nurture.
It also focuses on how childhood experiences have an effect on the developing personality.
A weakness to be considered is the implica-
Personality and Behavior
Behavior and personality have a direct re-
Carl Jung had a unique theory of personality. Like
lationship, but behavior is not personality.
Freud he believed that the mind has both con-
It is an image of one’s ambitions and de-
scious and unconscious level. Jung also created
sign.
may
eight unique personality types, divided into four
change, personality will not as quickly, if at
functions, that may be based on his own experi-
all.
ence with introversion and extroversion. He differ
Psychodynamic Approach
entiated the inward
Psychodynamic theories of personality are
the introvert and extrovert.
tion that
Buzzle.com, 2013
amic
Psychodyn
Theories
References
Feist, Gregory J. (2013). Theories of personality. McGraw-Hill.
Buzzle.com. (2013). [image. 350px ×
343px]. Retrieved from http:// www.buzzle.com/img/ articleImages/512613-1057-37.jpg
Enneagraminstitute.com. (2014) [image
256px × 96px] Retrieved from https:// www.enneagraminstitute.com/Images/ Object.gif
What is Personality?
have the needs met that starts during infancy. As
There are varying schools of thought about
the child is exposed to their environment over the
the definition of personality. While there is
next few years, the ego develops, which Freud
not one specific definition, it is accurate to
considered the strongest part of one’s personality.
say that one’s individual perception con-
As children learn ethical and moral rules from par-
cerning the self and the world around
ents, role models, etc., the superego develops
them makes up their personality.
which tells people what is right from wrong.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The psychodynamic approach emphasizes the importance of both nature and nurture.
It also focuses on how childhood experiences have an effect on the developing personality.
A weakness to be considered is the implica-
Personality and Behavior
Behavior and personality have a direct re-
Carl Jung had a unique theory of personality. Like
lationship, but behavior is not personality.
Freud he believed that the mind has both con-
It is an image of one’s ambitions and de-
scious and unconscious level. Jung also created
sign.
may
eight unique personality types, divided into four
change, personality will not as quickly, if at
functions, that may be based on his own experi-
all.
ence with introversion and extroversion. He differ
Psychodynamic Approach
entiated the inward
Psychodynamic theories of personality are
the introvert and extrovert.
tion that
References: Feist, Gregory J. (2013). Theories of personality Buzzle.com. (2013). [image. 350px × 343px] Enneagraminstitute.com. (2014) [image 256px × 96px] Retrieved from https://