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What is a Paradigm?
A paradigm is
a conceptual framework
Psychoanalytic (Psychodynamic)
Humanistic (Existential)
Behavioral (Learning)
Cognitive (Mental)
Biological (Physiological)
1) Psychoanalytic (Psychodynamic)
If the id, ego, and superego are in excessive conflict, the person’s
behavior may show signs of dysfunction
How Did Freud Explain Normal and Abnormal Behavior?
Developmental stages
Because parents are the key figures in early life, they are often
seen as the cause of improper development
Psychodynamic Therapies