Freudian psychology

Freudian Psychology is a school of psychology, founded by Sigmund Freud, which posits that unconscious drives and experiences from early childhood are at the core of individual personality and behavior. Freudian psychology is also known as psychoanalysis.

History

Freudian psychology was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. Freud's work was initially not well-received, with his theories causing controversy in the medical and psychological communities. However, his ideas have since become foundational in the field of psychology.

Theories

Freudian psychology is based on several key theories:

The Unconscious Mind

Freud proposed that the unconscious mind has a significant influence on our behavior. He believed that the unconscious mind contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are too disturbing or painful for the conscious mind to handle.

Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory of psychosexual development suggests that our personalities are shaped by how we deal with sexual feelings at different stages of our childhood. The stages are the oral stage, the anal stage, the phallic stage, the latency stage, and the genital stage.

Defense Mechanisms

Freud also proposed the concept of defense mechanisms, which are unconscious strategies that the ego uses to manage conflict and anxiety.

Criticisms

Despite its influence, Freudian psychology has been criticized for its lack of empirical evidence and its overemphasis on sexuality and unconscious drives.

See Also

• Psychoanalysis
• Sigmund Freud
• Unconscious Mind
• Psychosexual Development
• Defense Mechanisms

References

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