Key Ideas Of Freud's Psychodynamic Theory

A group oriented period, this liminal stage is crucial for the cementation of the collective identity that follow the initiates for the rest of their lives (139). After the circumcision, when the initiates commence seclusion, the mother’s brother usually host a party called an ekehonio. The celebrations that follow circumcision rituals are meant to reinforce and reestablish familial bonds that are an explicit sign of kin and communal relations. As illustrated by an ekehonio at Stephen Wambura’s home, the celebration includes a large feast, the distribution of presents and money, and where male and female initiates embark on a obosamba performance (songs sung by initiates) where they can show their oratory skills and leadership (149). Finally, the social scene also serves the initiates an opportunity to scope out and evaluate potential

Freud’s theory of personality examined the interplay between the primitive, instinctual urges—the ‘id’; the practical and rational ‘ego’; and the morally attuned ‘superego’; ‘object relations’ refer to the "object" of an instinct”, which is “the agent through which the instinctual aim is achieved”—most often a person and, according to Freud, most often the mother (Ainsworth 1969, p. 1). The psychosexual development theory that Freud launched reduces our behaviour to mechanistic responses to an instinctive need for pleasure fueled by the ‘libido’ and barriers or distortions to the gratification of the libido at various delineated stages of development were responsible for later problems in life (Kail & Zolner 2012, p. 5). Erik Erikson later added depth to the approach by including more humanistic elements to Freud’s stages and including more periods of development (p.

The 1960’s and 1970’s in both Britain and the United States found a resurgence of interest in cultural meaning, in the field of symbolic and interpretive anthropology. Symbolic and Interpretive anthropology studies the way people understand their surroundings, actions and utterance of other members of their society through the examinations of symbols. These symbols can be displayed through processes of myth and ritual and reveal how humans/social groups assign meanings to these symbols in order to address fundamental questions about human social life. Symbolic and interpretative anthropology can be divided into two major approaches, wherein, one is associated with Victor Turner and the other with Clifford Geertz.

In contrast, 19th and early 20th century indigenous narratives describing Mandan and Hidatsa death and mourning culture shift the focus from descriptions of decay and “affections” in the midst of “barbarity” to narratives of familial care, self-sacrifice, and intimate interpersonal and spiritual connections. By refocusing the narrative of death and mourning culture on these indigenous experiences and their perspective on matrilineal clan relationships and spirituality, I seek to decolonized narrative of morality culture. Through care for the dying, preparation of the dead, and funeral rituals, the women in the Mandan and Hidatsa matrilineal clan systems honored their relatives’ autonomy, demonstrated familial care, and facilitated ongoing spiritual unity between living and deceased clan

This research paper will compare and contrast two of the most influencial psychologists who helped shape the way we understand the development of the human mind; Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson. The paper will focus on the similarities and differences between Freud’s Psycho-sexual theory, and Erikson’s psychosocial theory. Freud was one of the very first influencial psychologists who changed the way we study humans. Erikson recognized Freud’s contributions, and although he felt Freud misjudged some important dimensions of human development, he was still influenced by Freud, which caused some similarities in their theories.

Sigmund Freud's psychosexual theory and Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory are two important psychoanalytic theories on human development

Under the residue of residues, the following interesting concept is outlined: “Grief is deemed appropriate in our society at a funeral, but not at a party. In other cultures, however, such judgments of propriety may be reversed. With regard to thought disorder, cultural anthropologists have long been at pains to point out that ways of thought are fundamentally different in different societies. What constitutes a meaningful human relationship, anthropologists also report, is basically different in other times and places. Likewise, behaviour that is bizarre in one culture is deemed tolerable or even necessary in another’’ (Scheff, 1970; 16)

Ghana is a country located in the sub-region of Western Africa. This country has been a part of the deep history in Western African culture, and has held onto its roots even through times of persecution and hardship. Much of Ghana’s history has been handed down through oral and written sources, making it an even greater feat that their traditions are still around today (Stahl, “Making History in Banda”). The religious groups that reside in Ghana today are fairly diverse, but the traditional religions that have resided in Ghana for thousands of years are still alive and well. The religions certainly have changed over time, especially since the colonization of Ghana, but rituals are still performed by the traditional religions that subside

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), was an influential Austrian psychologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Freud went on to produce several theories, such as his theory on psychosexual development, which will be the focus of this assignment. Using the case study of a six-year-old patient, I will discuss the key principles of Freud’s theory on psychosexual development. Including, comprehensive definitions of the concepts used, and the stages of Freud’s psychosexual development. Lastly using Freud’s theory, I will explain how the patient’s current behaviour, could impact her behaviour in adulthood.

One of Freud’s theories was the psychosexual stages of development. It is important to recognize that Freud changed the meaning of sexuality to any form of pleasure that can be or is gathered from the body. Freud based his theory on the thought that all human instincts and drives were based on the desire to gain or increase bodily pleasure. Freud thought that if a person did not resolve their conflicts during each stage this would be the cause of any mental illness or phobia that they would have in their adult life. If one did resolve the conflict at each stage, then libido, sexual drives or

The fifth and last stage of development according to the Freudian theory is the “Genital stage”, which starts from puberty to adulthood. During this particular stage, the sexual desire re-emerges if every stage was developed correctly. In this stage, adolescents join in appropriate sexual behavior with their partners and develop a secure relationship which can later lead to lifelong commitment, marriage and focus more on reproducing their future offsprings through sexual intercourse. During this stage, individuals find satisfaction in their work and love.

The Hua and Gimi tribes of New Guinea differ greatly in theoretical beliefs from the Fang and Azande. In the Hua tribe, “the ultimate reality is not society but the mysteries of the body.” (Sanday, 60) The Hua practice cannibalism because they find the human body to be sacred, and mortuary cannibalism is necessary to bring out all that is sacred in the body. “Nu” is the label the tribe uses for the parts of the body that explain growth and aging, death and illness, the contrast of male and female. Through this “Nu” the tribe “attempts to explain, if not the whole world, then at least the biological and social aspects of life.” (Sanday, 63). The Gimi tribe uses cannibalism to maintain a maternal connection of mother and son. Only women actually eat human flesh because Gimi males are, “born, loved, buried, bewailed, eaten, and reborn through their mother.” (Sanday, 73) Cannibalism plays a key role in society to maintain growth and development of the men and women through the mortuary cannibalism by the mother of the son. While the mother eats the son, the males of the society eat the corresponding parts of a pig to advance their fallen

In this paper I take a look at the life and work of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. In his life Freud was a medical doctor, psychologist, physiologist, and an influential thinker. Freud is most known for his in depth exploration of the human mind. In this paper I take an in depth look at the life Freud lived, all the way from when he was born to when he tragically died. I also take a look at multiple influential theories he created which led to many different breakthrough when it comes to the study of the mind. His most popular theory that involves children is his theory of psychosexual development.

Today the notion of traditional practices like ancestor worship contradicting Christianity is central to the discussion of chieftaincy and Christianity. For example in Ghana home movies, traditional indigenous practice like ancestor worship and the pouring of libation is seen as backward and unholy. In her article, “Between Customs and Christianity,” Naomi Wellings states,

Africans in this country including those in urban areas have their roots in some rural community under the jurisdiction of traditional authority systems. This system of traditional authority is entrusted with the custodianship of clan customs, rituals and tradition. It is important to note that it is these customary and cultural attributes that distinguish us as a people. Such customs have been passed on through generations and affect our general and affect our general deportment and decorum, how we relate with others, family conduct and hierarchy, courtship and