2007-03-24 15:15:23 · 8 answers · asked by Lying from you 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Freud's theories have been the most widely criticized and disagreed with in the history of psychology, and there really isn't even a close second. A couple of his ideas have endured however such as defense mechanisms as well as the conceptualization of developmental stages in childhood. Some of the criticisms of Freud are not exactly fair, as he was doing his work over 100 years ago when we didn't know a lot about human biology, and specifically how the brain actually works. Very few people actually practice classic Freudian psychoanalysis anymore, but some of his ideas have been kind of "spun off" into other areas such as object relations which are actually a pretty interesting way to view the world. If you're interested check out the work of Karen Horney or Melanie Klein and you can see how they used some of Freud's ideas while rejecting others.
2007-03-24 15:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by joeyguse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 06:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by gnegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They owe him. With no other professionals theorizing about the mental processes that led to disease of the body and the mind, he was an innovator. His own history and temperament made him think that too much of dysfunction was the aftermath of sexual experiences.
He talked to his patients. We have talk therapy .
He offered solutions. We have hope that we can overcome and cope. It was the case that someone needed to address the mind. Sigmund Freud just happened to be at bat. Those he taught brought more positive approaches to their study of psychology. And, because medicine has advanced beyond its level of knowledge during Freud's time, we can more easily integrate Freud's work with actual brain or cognitive science.
Never throw the baby out with the bath water.
2007-03-28 08:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people focus on his sexual stuff but when you read his complete works he had many good things to say. Its a pity that his back pedaling in regards to sexual abuse caused so much pain and suffering that many people refused to believe in sexual abuse for years. He originally believed his patients and then back pedaled and created this whole fantasy thing. So, I think he was a brilliant man but also misguided in some ways and if rumor be true a very narcisstic man. However, today there is so much more information and research available that it would be very interesting to see what he would say now.
2007-03-24 15:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have different schools of thought on Freud these days. Those from the Freudian school of thought will adhere to his teachings and defend them tooth and nail and others including altruistic school of thought and drug them till they are better school of thought will say he only study deviants and that none of this can be applied to a "normal" subject. For me it lies somewhere in between.
2007-03-24 15:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Inquiring mind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good thing to build off of. But how he looked at things isnt right. But for his time it's good. Noe if anyone thinks he is 100% right with everything he says. thats not right. Im not jealous because I dont have a penis, sorry.
2007-03-24 15:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by heartnevergone22 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I disagree with him and his theories.
2007-03-24 15:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wondered why his theories centered around sex.
2007-03-24 15:22:55 · answer #8 · answered by divabylaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋