This summary represents my knowledge and understanding of the four forces in psychology (Natural Science; Psychoanalysis; Existentialism, phenomenology and humanistic psychology; Transpersonal psychology). It will describe each of these and how they came about. Out of the four, one will be selected to portray its historical development as well as listing its key principles. The four forces in psychology
Theoretical thrusts:
The four forces in psychology is a simplified form of the history of psychology. The intention of these forces is to allow greater understanding and further study of the history of psychology.
Natural science
The idea of psychology being linked to science arose when Wundt studied the conscious experience. Wundt …show more content…
Breuer noticed that though hypnosis Anna’s symptoms would disappear as she relived her past situations. Through this, The Cathartic Theory was born. Freud helped Anna remember aspects of her past. By talking to Anna, Freud had managed to alleviate Anna’s symptoms, eventually ‘curing’ her completely. This experience contributed towards psychoanalysis. Freud did not believe he was the creator of psychoanalysis, he said during his first conference at Clark University of the United States in September 1909, “I declared that it was not myself who brought psychoanalysis into existence. I said that it was Joseph Breuer, who had merited this. (1880-1882)” – Translation by A.A. Brill, 1917. Freud stopped using hypnosis, in order to work on the ‘talking cure’. Freud soon started using talking in his sessions as well as free association, allowing his patients to be entirely honest, which would not normally happen, as they would feel guilty about their truths. However, Freud as well as any other psychoanalyst were trained not to judge the patient, allowing them to feel they can express whatever they wish. Once the patient became comfortable through the use of free association, the psychoanalyst could explain the origin of their thoughts and feelings. This created closure for the patient. Since Freud psychoanalysis has grown and still influences psychology …show more content…
It was built on ‘Free association’ which taught the patient not to hide their embarrassing thoughts or feelings. Thus, creating understanding behind the thoughts and feelings, leading to
Theoretical thrusts:
The four forces in psychology is a simplified form of the history of psychology. The intention of these forces is to allow greater understanding and further study of the history of psychology.
Natural science
The idea of psychology being linked to science arose when Wundt studied the conscious experience. Wundt …show more content…
Breuer noticed that though hypnosis Anna’s symptoms would disappear as she relived her past situations. Through this, The Cathartic Theory was born. Freud helped Anna remember aspects of her past. By talking to Anna, Freud had managed to alleviate Anna’s symptoms, eventually ‘curing’ her completely. This experience contributed towards psychoanalysis. Freud did not believe he was the creator of psychoanalysis, he said during his first conference at Clark University of the United States in September 1909, “I declared that it was not myself who brought psychoanalysis into existence. I said that it was Joseph Breuer, who had merited this. (1880-1882)” – Translation by A.A. Brill, 1917. Freud stopped using hypnosis, in order to work on the ‘talking cure’. Freud soon started using talking in his sessions as well as free association, allowing his patients to be entirely honest, which would not normally happen, as they would feel guilty about their truths. However, Freud as well as any other psychoanalyst were trained not to judge the patient, allowing them to feel they can express whatever they wish. Once the patient became comfortable through the use of free association, the psychoanalyst could explain the origin of their thoughts and feelings. This created closure for the patient. Since Freud psychoanalysis has grown and still influences psychology …show more content…
It was built on ‘Free association’ which taught the patient not to hide their embarrassing thoughts or feelings. Thus, creating understanding behind the thoughts and feelings, leading to