Psyc 210

Activity Six

This week we you should focus on the following study questions and be sure to post your thoughts on a good answer for at only one of them:

1. Discuss and critically evaluate the ideas of Sigmund Freud as they pertain to the Natural Science and the Human Science worldviews. In what ways does his work represent each or both of these perspectives? Does his paradigm offer a valuable approach for the practice of psychology?

2. Provide an account of the life and works of Sigmund Freud against the backdrop of Human and Natural Science.  In doing so, be sure to discuss his personal and professional life (identities) as they developed together, providing examples of important aspects of identity or events in his life.

Key Concepts: Mind-Brain identity hypothesis, Intentionality, Hypnosis, Abreaction, Triebe (Freud vs. Wundt), Cathexis, Catharsis, Seduction Hypothesis, Sublimation, "Womb envy", Tally Argument, "Party of suspicion", Transference, Phi-psy-omega Systems.

Make a post on the discussion board showing the points you have as an answer and also be sure to reply to at least one other person's post.