Understanding Freud's ideas regarding the unconscious mind is foundational to developing a theoretic understanding of human behavior. However, for the doctoral learner to adequately explore the field of psychology, it is important to understand what motivated these Neo-Freudian theorists to propose alternative perspectives and how their differing ideas advanced the field of psychology.

Directions:

write (IN-DEPTH words) in which you discuss the history and evolution of Freudian theory. Include the following in the writing:

1. A discussion of the history of and concepts originating in the first 10 years of Freudian theory. (Also write on "i. Early Life and Influences..... ii. Formation of Psychoanalysis" as subtopics).
2. A discussion of the concept and history of Freudian psycho-sexual development. (Also write on " i. The Structure of Personality...... ii. The Stages of Development...... iii. Defense Mechanisms" as subtopics).
3. A discussion of the concept and development of Freud's structural model.
4. A discussion of how Freudian theory aligns or contrasts with elements of culture and the Christian worldview.
5. A discussion of how the contrasts identified above highlighted problems with Freudian theory leading to the development of Neo-Freudian theories and a further evolution of the field of psychology.