What were the primary tenets and perspective of the theories

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Homework: Historical Context for Freud's Psychoanalysis Theory

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All theories have a historical context. Understanding the historical context for psychoanalysis theory is important in understanding how the theory evolved, its key tenets and perspectives, and current applications of the theory. The development of a theory also often promotes discipline-wide criticism leading to the development of new theories. Many disagreed with Freud, which led to the development of neo-Freudianism theories in psychoanalysis. Understanding historical context is crucial for one's ability to critically evaluate psychoanalytic foundational ideas and their influence on our understanding of the human experience.

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Write a paper (1,750 to 2,000 words) that demonstrates your understanding of the first force in psychology - psychoanalysis. Your paper should provide a historical perspective for the movement. Showcase your understanding of the key components, and suggest a synthesis of the key theorists. Include the following in your paper.

A. An overall historical context for psychoanalysis. Discuss the history and development of psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory.

B. An analysis of psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory. What were the primary tenets and perspectives of the theories? Who were the key theorists? How did their work lead them to new ideas including neo-Freudianism?

C. A rationale for why psychoanalysis is/was considered essential to understanding human behavior and experiences. Reference listed below: When Theories TouchA Historical and Theoretical Integration of Psychoanalytic Thought by Steven J. Ellman

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