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Discuss the role Anna O. played in the development of Psychoanalysis. Discuss two criticisms of Freudian Theory from a Behaviorist/Cognitivist perspective.
Anna O. was a case study that was very influential on the early development of psychoanalysis. Her case was documented by Josef Breuer in collaboration with Freud and it became the basis for Freud’s first book titled “Psychoanalysis”. This case was what made Freud very famous. Anna O suffered form severe hysterical complaints: paralysis, memory loss, mental deterioration, nausea, and disturbances of visions and speech. Two criticisms of Freudian theory from a behaviorist/cognitive perspective would be its lack of scientific rigot or the overemphasis on early childhood and sexual drive. Behaviorists criticize Freudian theory for its reliance on methods like introspection and case studies, that are too subjective and cannot be objectively measured or tested. This is because behaviorism focuses on observable and measurable behaviors, Freud’s concepts like the unconscious and repression are difficult to prove objectively making them less scientifically credible. Cognitivists argue that Freud’s theory overemphasizes the role of early childhood experiences and sexual instincts, specifically in shaping personality and behavior. Cognitive psychology state that thought processes, decision-making, and problem-solving, suggesting that human behavior is influenced by more than just unconscious drives and past experiences.
What was the role of Anna O. played in the development of Psychoanalysis?
Anna O. was a case study that was very influential on the early development of psychoanalysis. Her case was documented by Josef Breuer in collaboration with Freud and it became the basis for Freud’s first book titled “Psychoanalysis”. This case was what made Freud very famous. Anna O suffered form severe hysterical complaints: paralysis, memory loss, mental deterioration, nausea, and disturbances of visions and speech. Two criticisms of Freudian theory from a behaviorist/cognitive perspective would be its lack of scientific rigot or the overemphasis on early childhood and sexual drive.
What are two criticisms of Freudian Theory from a Behaviorist/Cognitivist perspective.
Behaviorists criticize Freudian theory for its reliance on methods like introspection and case studies, that are too subjective and cannot be objectively measured or tested. This is because behaviorism focuses on observable and measurable behaviors, Freud’s concepts like the unconscious and repression are difficult to prove objectively making them less scientifically credible. Cognitivists argue that Freud’s theory overemphasizes the role of early childhood experiences and sexual instincts, specifically in shaping personality and behavior. Cognitive psychology state that thought processes, decision-making, and problem-solving, suggesting that human behavior is influenced by more than just unconscious drives and past experiences
