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This
8 page report discusses Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and his theories related to how
human personality develops and what shapes it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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8 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_BWfrmind.rtf
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human psyche cannot be denied but many of his conclusions have come to be considered of lesser importance than what was once thought. Despite certain flaws pointed out by contemporary
theorists, Sigmund Freuds larger psychoanalysis theories are still believed by many psychologists, in part because there has not been a different theory which can rival Freuds concepts related to the
inner realities of being human. Modern critics should realize that Freud was aware of his own rather tenuous position in the scientific community as is evidenced in how he opened
his first lecture in the Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis made to at Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, in September of 1909. He said that he was experiencing "bewildering feelings" upon finding
himself in the New World "... lecturing before an audience of expectant inquirers" (Internet source). Such a statement suggests that he was well aware that his position and opinions were
likely to come under careful scrutiny. What the student working on this project should keep in mind is that, in order to criticize Freud it is essential to understand
the basic premises that Freud put forth. It is not enough to simply declare him a misogynist or charlatan. One must examine his theories in the context of the time
and culture in which they were presented and then to consider them within a 21st century context. The purpose of this report will be to assist the student in understanding
and explaining Freuds theory of personality, how the mind is structured, and how personality develops. Working from the assumption that the reader of the report has little or no familiarity
with Freud, each component of his theory on personality will be outlined and explained with one section of the paper dealing with criticisms associated with his theories. Development of the
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