Two of the most well-known and respected names in psychology today are Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler. They were early founders, influential thinkers, and contributed significantly to the modern science of psychology. Freud established the stages of personality and aspects of the human mind. He theorized that human mind have three components: the id, ego and superego and that they are constantly in conflict therefore shaping one’s personality. If this is not treated then it cause neurosis. In contrast, Adler studied the individual as a whole. He believed that humans are social beings. Though their theories differ, their main conflict was over the influence of sexuality in the human mind.
The differences between the two theories is that Freud …show more content…
By using free association with his patients he found that his patients' memories goes back to their childhood. And that many of the repressed experiences they recalled concerned sexual issues. Adler, on the other hand believed that much of the human personality was socially developed, placing much emphasis on birth order as a factor in human development. He however never totally denounce the influence of biology; he thought there was more to the individual that their biological …show more content…
He believes that the basic psychological element of neurosis is the sense of inferiority. Inferiority Complex is the term Adler used to describe the unconscious, motivating force that leads us to strive for success. To strive for perfection; for superiority. He believe we spent our entire lives trying to better ourselves and this may result in us losing touch of reality. The key purpose in Adler’s theory is that people are continually striving for success; which doesn’t mean that they’re trying to get ahead or to be better than others. But mean that people are driven by an internal pressure/force to be the best they can be. He also believes that people are motivated by their social relationships and are capable of making their own conscious decision, unlike
The differences between the two theories is that Freud …show more content…
By using free association with his patients he found that his patients' memories goes back to their childhood. And that many of the repressed experiences they recalled concerned sexual issues. Adler, on the other hand believed that much of the human personality was socially developed, placing much emphasis on birth order as a factor in human development. He however never totally denounce the influence of biology; he thought there was more to the individual that their biological …show more content…
He believes that the basic psychological element of neurosis is the sense of inferiority. Inferiority Complex is the term Adler used to describe the unconscious, motivating force that leads us to strive for success. To strive for perfection; for superiority. He believe we spent our entire lives trying to better ourselves and this may result in us losing touch of reality. The key purpose in Adler’s theory is that people are continually striving for success; which doesn’t mean that they’re trying to get ahead or to be better than others. But mean that people are driven by an internal pressure/force to be the best they can be. He also believes that people are motivated by their social relationships and are capable of making their own conscious decision, unlike