Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud

Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud

Use Wiley Media site resources to examine Freud’s
psychoanalytic theory and address the following:
? What is the basic nature of personality, according to Freud? Briefly describe his theory of
personality structures, developmental stages, and defense mechanisms.
? Provide an instance of when you or someone you know used a defense mechanism.
? Identify a few major criticisms of Freud’s theories. The ITT Tech Virtual Library is a good source for
articles analyzing Freud’s theory.
? Why do you think Freud’s theories are still so popular with the public, despite the many problems
psychologists have with his ideas?
? Cite all sources used in the APA format, including at least three in-text citation from each source and
a References page.