The Psychodynamic Theory
Not what you're looking for?
What are some evaluations of psychodynamic theory and therapy? What are some of the aspects of psychodynamic theory that may be important to therapists? How well does this approach fit with a therapist emerging/developing theoretical orientation? How is the effectiveness of psychodynamic intervention? What are the challeges or criticisms for this approach?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The psychodynamic theory is explicated in this response, including an explanation of psychodynamic theory, its importance for therapists, and limitations of this approach. Two references are given.
Solution Preview
The psychodynamic theory is a widely used method that examines human functioning based on past traumatic events and any personal conflicts. Furthermore, the psychodynamic theory attests to the childhood years as the formative years for most all ideas an individual has regarding learning, personality, and attitude (Weiten, 2007). "Psychodynamic theorists believe that a person's behavior, whether normal or abnormal, is determined largely by underlying psychological forces of which he or she is not ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Theories of Work Motivation
This quiz tests the student's understanding of the major theories of work motivation from an organizational behavior perspective.
Emotional Intelligence: A Beginning
An introduction to an emerging branch of Psychology-Emotional Intelligence.
Role of Memory in Learning
This quiz addresses the role of memory in the learning process. The quiz differentiates between the different types of memory that facilitate learning.
Key Psychology Theories and their Developers
Match which psychologist developed and/or contributed to which theory.
Positive Psychology
A quiz related to the introductory concepts of positive psychology.