Differentiate between Psychodynamic and Learning perspectives of Psychology. Do you agree with the Freud’s notion of the importance of unconscious mind in influencing our behaviour? Why or why not. Explain your answer by sharing relevant exam
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The Psychodynamic Perspective
By Robert Bornstein
Adelphi University
Originating in the work of Sigmund Freud, the psychodynamic perspective emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we’re not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality. The psychodynamic perspective has evolved considerably since Freud’s time, and now includes innovative new approaches such as object relations theory and neuropsychoanalysis. Some psychodynamic concepts have held up well to empirical scrutiny while others have not, and aspects of the theory remain controversial, but the psychodynamic perspective continues to influence many different areas of contemporary psychology.