Psy 250 Wk 2 Discussion Psychoanalytic Vs. Psychosocial Theories

Adler and Jung dissented from Freud’s psychoanalytical theories in important ways, as did many other post-Freudian theorists who bridged psychoanalytic and psychosocial views. Review the following in your text: • Klein’s views of ego and superego • Horney’s views of gender differences • Erikson’s views of psychological developmental stages • Fromm’s views of a mother’s influence on personality Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: • Which of the theorists’ views from the list above is most like Freud’s theories? Which differs the most? • Which of these views is most like yours? Why?