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Sigmund Freud

Published on Nov 23, 2015

Pros and Cons to Sigmund Freud.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Sigmund Freud

by Eimine Liana Dela Cruz

Overview:

• Freud studied at University of Vienna in 1881.

• In 1885, he became fascinated with disorders.

• Began his own private practice in 1886.

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• First used the term "psychoanalysis," in 1896.

• Throughout his life, published 320 books, articles, essays.

• Freud's work continues to influence psychology today.

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The Pros to Freud

"Time spent with cats is never wasted."

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• Developed a clinical treatment for disorders.

• Recognized the effects of the unconscious.

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• His theory lead to greater acceptance of therapy.

• Provided a system to understanding human psyche.

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The Cons to Freud

"America is a mistake, a giant mistake."

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• Freud's research was lacking in objective sciences.

• Theories based upon case studies; not empirical research.

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• His theories were too mechanistic; no free choice.

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• Freud took individual cases and generalized them.

• He read patients cases through his own psychopathology.

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Works Cited:
• Thorton, Stephen P. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2014.

• Knapp, V, John.. "Family-Systems Psychotherapy and Psychoanalytic Literary Criticism: A Comparative Critique." Mosaic: A Journal for the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature 1(2004):149. eLibrary. Web. 21 Feb. 2014.

• Freud, Sigmund, A. A. Brill, Daniel T. O'Hara, and Gina Masucci. MacKenzie. The Interpretation of Dreams. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2005. Print.

• Royal, Robert. "Freud's slip." National Catholic Reporter. 16 Feb. 2007: 14. eLibrary. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.

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