Psychodynamic Theory Presentation

Introduction
• There are different psychodynamic theories, some may
feel like they are more important than the other ones.
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 Close-Knit Group

of People
• Actions related to Behaviors
• Influences
 Similarities
Between Theories

• Sigmund Freud- Structural model of personality

• Alfred Adler- Inferiority & Birth order
• Erik Erikson- Psychosocial development
• Melanie Klein- Object relation theory
 Differences
Between Theories
References
• Feist, G. J., Feist, J., & Roberts, T. (2013). Theories of Personality (8th ed.). Retrieved from The
University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.
• http://images.slideplayer.com/15/4518032/slides/slide_3.jpg
• https://garlicescapes.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/sigmund_freud_face.jpg
• http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/a/fotos/adler_alfred.jpg
• http://www.myinterestingfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Erik-Erikson-Facts.jpg
• https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Melanie_Klein_1952.jpg