Assessment Description
Understanding Freud's ideas regarding the unconscious mind is foundational to developing a theoretic understanding of human behavior. However, for the doctoral learner to adequately explore the field of psychology, it is important to understand what motivated these neo-Freudian theorists to propose alternative perspectives and how their differing ideas advanced the field of psychology. This assignment builds on the initial background that was developed in the Topic 3 assignment "Historical Context for Freud's Psychoanalysis Theory." The current assignment will further explore the history and evolution of Freudian theory and the rise of neo-Freudian ideas and psychoanalytic theories.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
- This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
Directions Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you discuss the history and evolution of Freudian theory. Include the following in your paper:
1. A discussion of the history and concepts originating in the first 10 years of Freudian theory. Need Assignment Help?
2. A discussion of the concept of Freudian psycho-sexual development and how Freud's theory led to the emergence of neo-Freudian theories.
3. A discussion of how Freudian theory aligns or contrasts with elements of culture and the Christian worldview.