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Psychodynamic Perspective

Question 2 • EO Psychology 7460C

In your own words, define psychoanalytic theory.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Psychoanalytic theory attempts to explain personality, motivation, and psychological disorders by focusing on things such as childhood experiences, unconscious motives and conflicts, and how people deal with their libidinal instincts. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Psychoanalytic theory attempts to explain personality by focusing on how unconscious motives and conflicts, as well as childhood experiences, influence personal behavior.

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