Psychodynamic: unconscious need

Reference no: EM13142746

Subject: Different perspectives
In this assignment you will assess the acquisition and maintenance of your habit using the following four psychological perspectives:

Humanistic
Psychodynamic
Neuroscience
Cognitive
You will be expected to describe why you developed this habit, what purpose having this habit serves in your life, and how you will break this habit - according to each perspective. You will need to use at least 3 concepts from each perspective to support your answer.

Here's an example of an answer for this assignment. Please note that this example is not fully developed; it is intended to provide you with an overall direction for this assignment.

Example
Identified habit:
Nervous laughter in inappropriate times

Why this habit developed and how is it reinforced:
Behavioral (from LP4 Assignment): behavior was positively reinforced with gaining attention from the mother whenever nervous laughter was displayed.
Humanistic: esteem needs are not being met, feeling insignificant around other people, attempt to fulfill belonging needs
Psychodynamic: unconscious need for attention, superego's reaction when uncomfortable with conversation, defense mechanism
Neuroscience: family trait (heritability), mother and sister exhibit same behavior
Cognitive: interpret nervous laughter as exhibiting happy/fun personality traits instead of annoying, interpret the attention gained from nervous laughter as showing acceptance with others

Reference no: EM13142746

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