Discussion Board: Psychoanalysis and the Neo-Freudians
Familiarize yourself with Psychoanalysis and the Neo-Freudians with Module 5's objectives, introduction, video, and articles. Use the articles in Module 5 as your primary reference, then use the St Leo Online Library for peer review sources and to find relevance to this week's topic.
Share your information with our classmates on this thread.
Questions:
1. Sigmund Freud's theory of personality involved three elements: the id, the ego, and the superego. Each element can work together or independently. In your own words, describe each element and how they contribute to one's personality.
2. This week's text introduced four notable neo-Freudians: Alfred Adler, Erik Erickson, Carl Jung, and Karen Horney. Which theorist focused on social motives for behavior opposed to sexual or aggressive motives like Freud? Which view do you support and why?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.