Prepare for Reflection

You live in a different time and a different place than Freud did when he created his theories. Following that, the people and culture in your life are probably much different than those he studied. Furthermore, his ideas of the Id, Ego, or Superego can't be measured, along with the idea of the unconscious, are quite difficult to prove. Freud also emphasized conflict and childhood more than some agree with. Still, Freud's ideas on what affects your minds, repressed memories, and dreams are interesting to many today. Though his ideas can't be proven, many people in and outside the field of psychology encounter and consider his theories.

Despite differences in culture and society today, what ideas of Freud's do you think are still relevant today? Which do you think should be left in the past? Think of this in terms of your own life or the world you live in. Do the Id, Ego, and Superego guide your decisions? Do you think childhood impacts a person as much as Freud thought?

Writing Prompt

You have the opportunity to write your thoughts about how Freud's ideas may be relevant in your world. Only you and your instructor will be able to see this post, so you can think of this as a private conversation.

You might want to write about daily or difficult decisions, your childhood, and how you tap into and reflect on your own world. Think about the experiences of each and if Freud's ideas match your experience or not.

Sample Learner Response

I agree with Freud that humans experience conflict within themselves. When I want to do something fun, sometimes I feel guilty if there is work that I haven't finished. This reminds me of some of Freud's ideas, although I don't think there are three separate parts. I disagree with Freud that childhood experiences are the main influence on personality. I have experiences as a teenager and an adult that have shaped my life very powerfully, and I think they mattered more than childhood events.

Respuesta :

Despite differences in today's culture and society, Freud's ideas are still relevant today. Like the concept of conscious and unconscious, drives and personality structure.

Some theories should be complemented, and not left in the past, since every study serves as a starting point for further studies and improvements, such as the influence of childhood on the formation of individuals' personalities.

What are Freud's contributions?

Considered the father of psychoanalysis, he developed theories such as the notion of the psychic apparatus, the theory of drives and personality structure, as well as different methods for the treatment of mental illnesses.

Therefore, although many of his theories have been taken as pseudoscience, that is, theories that cannot be proven by scientific methodology, Freud's theories made room for greater inclusion of the study of the mind in medicine, considering the mind and emotions fields important for a holistic understanding of the human being.

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