The key elements of psychodynamic theory
Psychodynamic theory, introduced by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th and early 20th century, was applied to understand the origin of human behaviour. This theory analyses the influences of childhood, unconscious mind and interpersonal relationship on a person's behaviour. Key elements of psychodynamic theory are described below: 1. Personality Structure: a) id: Driven by instinct and desire, id is the primal part of the personality. For example, when a baby gets it's desires fulfilled, it is happy. If the desire is not met, the baby shows all the symptom of dissatisfaction. This cycle of behaviour perfectly describes id. Later on in life, the baby's personality develops into ego and superego. b) Ego: ''The ego is that part of the id that has been modified by the direct influence of the external world'' _ Freud The ego's goal is to satisfy the demands of id in a socially acceptable, logical and safe way. Freud also described id as a hor...