Psychoanalysis began with Sigmund Freud but it increased in popularity through the work of Alfred Adler and Carl Jung. Both were originally close to Freud but later distanced by him for their adaptations to his theory. What was once a single theory became an expansive dynamic array of ideas and approaches.
Videos
Slides
Mind Map
Readings
Read these posts (if there are links):
- Freud’s Followers
- Anna Freud
- Fromm & Horney: A theoretical love affair
- The Women of Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Theories
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Compare and contrast the Anna Freud & Melanie Klein
- Describe psycho-dynamic theory
- Describe Erikson’s stages of development
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of ego
Terms
Here are the Terms for NeoFreudians
Notes
Here are Notes on NeoFreudians
Quiz
And now a Quiz about NeoFreudians
Discussion
What is your summary of Freud, friends and followers?
Links to explore
- Wikipedia: NeoFreudianism
- SimplyPyshcology: Psychodynamic Theory
Summary