Strengths And Weaknesses Of Freud

Question 1

Strengths

Answer 1

• introduced psychoanalysis
• highlighted how early life experiences shape who we are as adults
• introduced the idea that behaviour is influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires
• influenced modern psychology and therapy

Question 2

Weaknesses

Answer 2

Unscientific
Gender bias
Overemphasis on sex and ignored other motivations
Lack of empirical evidence