Psychodynamic Theory Presentation

Catherine Snowden
PSY/405
May 15, 2016
Phillip E. Morris, Psy. D.

Introduction

There are many psychodynamic theories, some may

hold more importance than others. These theories
have been studied and expanded on throughout
history. The limitations and strengths held can help to
explain why a person behaves the way they do. This
presentation can help to organize and analyze some of
these psychodynamic theories.

Sigmund Freud
Structural Model of Personality

Studies began with psychosocial development

Born with an Id

Development of the Ego

Development of the Super Ego

Development of Morals

Alfred Adler
Inferiority & Birth Order

Sense of Inferiority

Inferior Feelings & Birth Order

Erik Erikson
Psychosocial Development

Overcoming Challenges

Eight Stages

Melanie Klein
Object Relation Theory

Setting of Theory: Within a Family or CloseKnit Group of People

Actions related to Behaviors

Influences

Similarities
Between Theories

Each theory has something that is counted by, Freud has his
age ranges, Adler has his birth order, and Erikson has his
stages. If there were nothing to hold record to there would be a
scramble of information. I believe that by putting age groups
together, these theories are more adaptable, and has more
reliable information, than in Kleins object relations theory
(Feist, 2013).

All theories are about the psychodynamic of personalities.

Psychodynamic can be defined as the psychology of mental or
emotional processes while in development. (Merriam-Webster,
2015).

Differences
Between Theories

Each Theory has its own unique way of telling how the
personality is developed. Freud states that personality is
developed by it growing into three different parts, the Id the
Ego and the Super Ego. Adler believes that personality is
developed by the inferiority complex diminishing, Erikson
believes that overcoming challenges in different stages of life
can be proof of success, and Klein believed that families can
potentially influence actions and behaviors. All different roads,
with basically the same outcome, being a success (Feist, 2013).

References

Feist, G. J., Feist, J., & Roberts, T. (2013). Theories of

Personality (8th ed.). Retrieved May 15, 2016, from The
University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.

Psychodynamics. (n.d.). Retrieved May 16, 2016, from http://

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychodynamics.