Sigmund Freud, a psychologist, founder of the psychodynamic approach to psychology, and the originator of psychoanalysis. Freud’s psychodynamic theory was that one’s personality develops through a series of stages, and each one being characterized by a certain inner psychological conflict. This was much different then Behaviorism, (Watson, 1912) who founded, and believed that all behaviors were the result of condition, and the belief that behaviors can be measured, trained, and changed, regardless of their background given the right conditioning.
Freud introduced new techniques in the understanding of human behavior, these efforts are what resulted in the most comprehensive theories in both psychotherapy, and personality that were ever developed. That were three major components included in Freud’s vast overall theory. The three components consisted of the Id, the Ego, and the Super ego.
The Id is said to be the most primitive component of the three structures, and operates primarily according to the pleasure principal. The two main …show more content…
A child’s behavior during the time of birth until 8 years old, is absolutely essential and parcel to his/her entire development. The formative years are the most critical moments of a child’s life, which could even make, or break a child. According to UNICEF, and other studies that have been done, 90 percent of the brain development will occur will occur during these years, and 85 percent of an individual’s personality is developed during the formative years. We also must remember that a child’s academic achievement in terms of later on in life are determined by the relationships that are built through engagement, interaction, and support between thee child, guardian, or caregiver during his/her early childhood
Freud introduced new techniques in the understanding of human behavior, these efforts are what resulted in the most comprehensive theories in both psychotherapy, and personality that were ever developed. That were three major components included in Freud’s vast overall theory. The three components consisted of the Id, the Ego, and the Super ego.
The Id is said to be the most primitive component of the three structures, and operates primarily according to the pleasure principal. The two main …show more content…
A child’s behavior during the time of birth until 8 years old, is absolutely essential and parcel to his/her entire development. The formative years are the most critical moments of a child’s life, which could even make, or break a child. According to UNICEF, and other studies that have been done, 90 percent of the brain development will occur will occur during these years, and 85 percent of an individual’s personality is developed during the formative years. We also must remember that a child’s academic achievement in terms of later on in life are determined by the relationships that are built through engagement, interaction, and support between thee child, guardian, or caregiver during his/her early childhood