PSY-33 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Karen Horney, Mental Representation, Attachment In Adults
Document Summary
Aspects of freudian theory are supported by experimental data and which are endorsed by most psychoanalytic psychologists today. Much of our thoughts, feelings, motives, defences, fears, and wishes are unconscious. Part of being human is recognizing that we have conflicting thoughts, feelings and motivations. Behavior is often an imperfect compromise among these forces. out unconscious is more rational than freud thought; feelings influence our cognitions more than modern cognitive psychology originally thought. Personality begins to form in childhood and shows continuity into adulthood. Childhood experiences are important in making us who we are as adults, especially when it comes to our relationships with others. Mental representation of self, others, and relationships are important. These representations guide the way we form later relationships and the kind of psychological problems we may experience. Personality development and growth involves moving from an immature, dependant state to a mature interdependent state.
