Neo-Freudians Flashcards
1
Q
What are neo-Freudians?
A
- elaborated on Freud’s theory
- retained the unconscious as a key determinant of behaviour
- impact of early childhood experiences on personality development
- later experiences also influenced adult personality
- defense mechanisms and dream interpretation
2
Q
What are three limits and liabilities of Freudian theory?
A
- idea that adult personality is formed entirely by experiences in the first 5 or 6 years of life
- emphasis on instinctual sources of personality, failed to appreciate social and cultural forces
- theory is negative and pessimistic
3
Q
Who are the main neo-Freudians?
A
- Alfred Adler
- Carl Jung
- Erik Erikson
- Karen Horney
