Sigmund Freud is known as the father of psychoanalysis, and his theories of personality have had a great influence in the field of psychology. This paper will discuss the different elements involved in this theory. Including background on Freud’s life, and the influence that may have had on his work, and development of his theories of personality. This paper will also highlight and outline the major points Freud believed shapes personality. Freud’s theory of personality is more comprehensive than most since it has a number of aspects. There are six main points involved in Freud’s theory. The first point Freud brings up is his theory of motivation.
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These are called the psychosexual stages of development because every stage represents the fixation of libido on a separate part of the body. Libido can be defined as sexual drives or instincts. The first stage is the oral stage. This occurs between 0 to 18 months and the main focus during this time is directed towards the pleasure centers of the mouth. Examples of this would be sucking, biting, and chewing. The second stage of the psychosexual stages of development begin at 18 months and continue until 36 months. The focal point of this stage is on bowel movements and bladder elimination. Also, this is usually the time children would be potty training. Third, there is the phallic stage, this stage lasts from age 3 until the age of 6. During this stage of development children begin to be aware of and acknowledge their genitals. This particular stage is based on the pleasure zones in the genitals. It is also very common for children at this age to begin masturbating. However, this is not done for any kind of sexual purpose, but simply because it feels good. Freud’s next step in psychosexual development is the latency stage. This is the time when an individual’s dormant sexual feelings begin to develop. Freud said this stage goes from age 6 until the individual reaches puberty. After puberty hits Freud’s final psychosexual stage of development begins and so do the individuals maturing sexual interests. Freud believed that this stage begins at puberty and continues to develop throughout an individual’s adult
Theory of motivation: The first of six points Freud outlines personality with is the theory …show more content…
These are called the psychosexual stages of development because every stage represents the fixation of libido on a separate part of the body. Libido can be defined as sexual drives or instincts. The first stage is the oral stage. This occurs between 0 to 18 months and the main focus during this time is directed towards the pleasure centers of the mouth. Examples of this would be sucking, biting, and chewing. The second stage of the psychosexual stages of development begin at 18 months and continue until 36 months. The focal point of this stage is on bowel movements and bladder elimination. Also, this is usually the time children would be potty training. Third, there is the phallic stage, this stage lasts from age 3 until the age of 6. During this stage of development children begin to be aware of and acknowledge their genitals. This particular stage is based on the pleasure zones in the genitals. It is also very common for children at this age to begin masturbating. However, this is not done for any kind of sexual purpose, but simply because it feels good. Freud’s next step in psychosexual development is the latency stage. This is the time when an individual’s dormant sexual feelings begin to develop. Freud said this stage goes from age 6 until the individual reaches puberty. After puberty hits Freud’s final psychosexual stage of development begins and so do the individuals maturing sexual interests. Freud believed that this stage begins at puberty and continues to develop throughout an individual’s adult