Introduction
Carl Jung was a supporter of Freud mainly because of their shared interest in the unconscious. To many psychologists, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung defined the world of psychology. Though differing, their theories had a great impact on our perception of the human mind. Their contributions to practice and theory have led to the growth of successful psychological treatments for the broad range of human distress. However, their paths were not so different from the beginning. But the existing power dynamic changed, and together, their friendship. Most of Jung 's assumptions of his analytical psychology reflect major theoretical differences with Freud. In behavior, Jung agreed with Freud that an individual’s past and childhood experiences influence future behavior. However, compared to Freud, he believed that persons are shaped by their future aspirations. During his close collaboration with Sigmund Freud, he began to create analytical psychology. With time, he moved further apart from Freud. His theory closely reflected unique theoretical constructs that became his unique contribution to …show more content…
They had differing views on human motivation. To Freud, expressed and repressed sexuality was everything. He felt that it was the most significant motivating force behind human behavior. The assertion is clear from his dogmatic theories regarding psychosexual development and theories of the Oedipus complex. Among the stages of Freud’s theory, the phallic stage expresses his suggestions on sex and sexuality. The stage occurs between ages three to six years. The stage is characterized by the switching of sensitivity zones to the genitals (Freud, 2012). Masturbation ceases to be a source of pleasure for both sexes. The conscious awareness of anatomical sex differences forms the basis of the conflict between erotic attraction, resentment, rivalry, jealousy, and
Carl Jung was a supporter of Freud mainly because of their shared interest in the unconscious. To many psychologists, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung defined the world of psychology. Though differing, their theories had a great impact on our perception of the human mind. Their contributions to practice and theory have led to the growth of successful psychological treatments for the broad range of human distress. However, their paths were not so different from the beginning. But the existing power dynamic changed, and together, their friendship. Most of Jung 's assumptions of his analytical psychology reflect major theoretical differences with Freud. In behavior, Jung agreed with Freud that an individual’s past and childhood experiences influence future behavior. However, compared to Freud, he believed that persons are shaped by their future aspirations. During his close collaboration with Sigmund Freud, he began to create analytical psychology. With time, he moved further apart from Freud. His theory closely reflected unique theoretical constructs that became his unique contribution to …show more content…
They had differing views on human motivation. To Freud, expressed and repressed sexuality was everything. He felt that it was the most significant motivating force behind human behavior. The assertion is clear from his dogmatic theories regarding psychosexual development and theories of the Oedipus complex. Among the stages of Freud’s theory, the phallic stage expresses his suggestions on sex and sexuality. The stage occurs between ages three to six years. The stage is characterized by the switching of sensitivity zones to the genitals (Freud, 2012). Masturbation ceases to be a source of pleasure for both sexes. The conscious awareness of anatomical sex differences forms the basis of the conflict between erotic attraction, resentment, rivalry, jealousy, and