Psychology: the Neo-Freudians

Psychology: The Neo-Freudians

Grade Level:

/ Multi /

Subject:

Psychology

Prepared By:

/ L. Korpics 2013-14

Overview & Purpose

Neo-Freudians: followers of Freud who accepted the basic theory of psychoanalysis but altered it in some way Alfred Adler- importance of childhood social tension Karen Horney- sought to balance Freud’s masculine biases Carl Jung- de-emphasized libido (sex drive) and emphasizes Archetypes /

Education Standards Addressed

APA (American Psychological Association)
Advanced Placement Guide – College Board

Teacher Guide

Student Guide

Do Now:

What psychological theories do you believe have the most validity?
Name a fairytale character and describe their role in the fairy tale. / SWBAT: understand that After Freud’s theories became based on mostly repressed sexual drives – several followers branched off on their own / Notes: Neo-Freudians: still followed some Freudian beliefs in Psychology – but differed in approach /

Materials Needed

· Pen
· Notebook
· Text: “Psychology and You”
· Readings: Trait Theory, Allport, OCEAN of Personality, Murrays Psychogenic Needs

Information

(Give and/or demonstrate necessary information) / Jung-Archetype Horney- Feminism/Neurotic Needs Allport: Trait Theory, Cantrell-16PF / Stereotypes are universal: hero,wise man, damsel in distress. Neuroticism as normal – NOT abnormal Psych. Allport and how our traits become us after we become our traits!

Verification

(Steps to check for student understanding) / Who believed in archetypes? Who thought we had central,cardinal secondary traits? Murray’s Psychogenic Traits? Collective unconscious? / Notes/PowerPoint/ Inquiry/Discussion – Activities (see below) /

Other Resources

Projector/Computer/Photos
Activities, TAT photos
ONLINE QUIZ: Keirsey Temperment Sorter

Activity

(Describe the independent activity to reinforce this lesson) / Archetype activity
Keirsey Temperment Sorter
Neurotic Coping Skills
Cantrell 16 PF’s / Discuss Results
VIDEO: Stanley Milgram Experiment
Stanford Prison Experiment
Primetime Basic Instincts Psychology Series.

Assessment:

/ TEST: Neo-Freudians / WRITING INITIATIVE PREP:
Freud vs. Neo-Freudians prompt /

Discuss: Which theory is the most valid to you?