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Psychodynamics: Psychodynamics is a framework that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions. It focuses on the interplay between conscious and unconscious motivations, particularly in interpersonal relationships. See also Psychoanalysis, Emotion, Behavior, Social relationships, Forces._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Psychological Theories on Psychodynamics - Dictionary of Arguments
Upton I 6 Psychodynamics/Psychological theories/Upton: Proponents of the psychodynamic perspective believe that behaviour is motivated by inner forces, memories and conflicts, of which a person has little awareness or control. These inner forces usually result from childhood experiences and continue to influence behaviour across the lifespan. Proponents are e.g., >Sigmund Freud, >Erik Erikson; also see >Forces/Psychological theories._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Psychological Theories Upton I Penney Upton Developmental Psychology 2011 |