PSYCH 2B03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Jane Loevinger, Ego Psychology, Object Relations Theory
2 Jan 2020
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Theme of most freudian psychoanalysis"s move away from sex and aggression and move toward interpersonal aspects of life. View sex as less important - reinterpret libido as general motivation toward life. Less emphasis on unconscious mental process and more on conscious thought. Modern ego psychologists focus on process driving the perception and conscious comprehension of reality. Ego psychology is less like classic psychology and more mainstream. Ego - make sense of personal experiences (jane loevinger) Early in life it struggles to understand how individual is separate from the world and their mother. Then grapples on how to relate to society, achieve personal autonomy and appreciate autonomy of others. Less emphases on intrinsically drives and mental life as the source of psychological difficulties and focuses on interpersonal relationships. Freud is uninterested in daily lives of people. Modern therapist would want to know details of patients interactions with spouse. Freud more interested with child relationship with mother.
