Psychology class. House museums #29: Sigmund Freud
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House museums #29: Sigmund Freud
The article includes a photograph of Freud’s ‘famous couch’. Briefly explain how psychodynamic psychologists view mental illness
Outline Freud’s views on the role of the unconscious
The article mentions Freud’s daughter Anna, who developed her father’s work on ‘defence mechanisms’. Outline three defence mechanisms
The article notes that “some of Freud’s theories on sexuality and the subconscious have been challenged.” Outline some of the key challenges to the psychodynamic approach
Discuss the contribution and legacy of Sigmund Freud to psychology
Danny Galbraith, St Bartholomew’s School
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