Psychological Perspectives

1. Sigmund Freud

   Nota:

   • Freud one of the first to scientifically anaylse the human mind and behaviour.
   1. Conscious and Unconscious
      1. Dream Analysis
         1. ID, Ego and Superego
            1. Psycho sexual stages

Nota:

• Humanistic approach believe that every person has a strong desire to realise ones full potential.  Maily focuses on the idea of free will.

1. Maslow, Rogers,
   1. Focuses on treating people with Dignity, Respect as a unique individual
      1. Maslow's Hierachy of needs

         Nota:

         • - Physiological Needs - Safety Needs -Afilliation needs -Esteem needs -Self Actualisation

1. Focuses on 4 main areas
   1. No Theorist
      1. Genetics, Biological Structures, Evolution, Biochemistry
         1. Human behaviour is influenced by our genetic make up
            1. Hormones and Biochemical
               1. Gesell's Maturation Theory
                  1. Phineas Gage