Three women were responsible for the feminist theory. Each one helped open the door to the future of female researchers each left their own unique marks. Starting with Anna Freud she developed her theory of mechanism of defense. This theory suggest that when the ego goes through something it cannot handle (traumatic) it goes into defense mode. This is then broken down to nine different defense mechanisms: displacement, denial, projection, intellectualization, sublimation, regression, repression, reaction, and formation. Furthermore, Anna made great progress in developmental psychology and child psychoanalysis.
Melanie Klein also made great progress in child psychology with her object relations theory and play therapy. Her object relation theory …show more content…
Seligman’s theory of learned behavior is that over time an individual will begin to feel (in a negative situation) they are helpless in changing the outcome. They will also no longer look to escape the negativity. Negative situations led Seligman to develop his optimistic and pessimistic styles. This means that if a person feels optimistic they can keep from falling victim to learned helplessness. However, on the other side if they are pessimistic the helplessness will spread to include every aspect of their …show more content…
During the beginning of personality research conducting tests could end up being costly and time consuming. With future researchers using the internet for research the researchers could set up websites to conduct their studies. This saves time and money. It also helps gain data, and reach more diverse group than ever before. Bridging the gaps in culture and location. Furthermore, researchers found that they could reach the more introverted persons who would otherwise have not participate in
Melanie Klein also made great progress in child psychology with her object relations theory and play therapy. Her object relation theory …show more content…
Seligman’s theory of learned behavior is that over time an individual will begin to feel (in a negative situation) they are helpless in changing the outcome. They will also no longer look to escape the negativity. Negative situations led Seligman to develop his optimistic and pessimistic styles. This means that if a person feels optimistic they can keep from falling victim to learned helplessness. However, on the other side if they are pessimistic the helplessness will spread to include every aspect of their …show more content…
During the beginning of personality research conducting tests could end up being costly and time consuming. With future researchers using the internet for research the researchers could set up websites to conduct their studies. This saves time and money. It also helps gain data, and reach more diverse group than ever before. Bridging the gaps in culture and location. Furthermore, researchers found that they could reach the more introverted persons who would otherwise have not participate in