It does not employ rigorous scientific testing and tends to rely on Freud’s own theories and interpretations, which have been derived from his analysis of case studies (dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries) and therefore cannot be applied to the general population. Freud has been accused of overemphasising sex as the motivating force behind many psychological phenomena, while social relationships are underplayed. For example, his theory of psychosexual development.
Psychoanalysis has made a huge contribution to psychology, not least in the development of various forms of therapy and counselling where Freud’s methods have been improved and adapted in light of later research and thinking.
It has stressed the importance of childhood experiences in shaping adult personality and …show more content…
Cognitive psychologists study human behaviour in a laboratory environment and hence produce data under strictly controlled conditions making it replicable and hence more reliable in the matter of cause and effect.
Its findings are often very useful in real life. For instance it has given rise to cognitive behavioural therapy and rational-emotive therapy, and it has influenced the study of artificial intelligence.
Its model of information processing which compares the mind to a computer can mean that the complexity of human thought, emotions and behaviour are not properly investigated. The brain is far more complicated than any computer.
It does not necessarily take into account environmental factors – for example, the social factors that may cause someone to behave in particular ways.
It also takes an experimental approach and can hence can make specific predictions and offer clear evidence about, for example, the effects of particular chemicals on behaviour. These findings have contributed to psychiatry and the treatment of mental illness.
Its approach includes the study of genes and how they contribute to mental
Psychoanalysis has made a huge contribution to psychology, not least in the development of various forms of therapy and counselling where Freud’s methods have been improved and adapted in light of later research and thinking.
It has stressed the importance of childhood experiences in shaping adult personality and …show more content…
Cognitive psychologists study human behaviour in a laboratory environment and hence produce data under strictly controlled conditions making it replicable and hence more reliable in the matter of cause and effect.
Its findings are often very useful in real life. For instance it has given rise to cognitive behavioural therapy and rational-emotive therapy, and it has influenced the study of artificial intelligence.
Its model of information processing which compares the mind to a computer can mean that the complexity of human thought, emotions and behaviour are not properly investigated. The brain is far more complicated than any computer.
It does not necessarily take into account environmental factors – for example, the social factors that may cause someone to behave in particular ways.
It also takes an experimental approach and can hence can make specific predictions and offer clear evidence about, for example, the effects of particular chemicals on behaviour. These findings have contributed to psychiatry and the treatment of mental illness.
Its approach includes the study of genes and how they contribute to mental