PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Raymond Cattell, Phallic Stage, Anal Stage

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Doug Mc Cann

Document Summary

Psychodynamic perspective: include all of the diverse theories descended from the work of sigmund which focus on unconscious mental forces. Structure of personality: 3 main parts, id primitive, instinctive component of personality that operates according to the pleasure principle, pleasure principle demands instant gratification of its urges. Behavioral perspectives: behaviorism theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific psychology should study only observable behaviour, john b watson, 1913. Evaluating behavioral perspectives: dehumanizing nature of radical behaviour, denied free will, dilution of the behavioral approach, added cognition. Hierarchy: physiological needs thirst, food, safety and security, belongingness and love, esteem needs, cognitive needs knowledge and understanding, aesthetic needs, need for self-actualization. Inadequate evidence have not been able to quantify human research. Philip vernon: western uni, examined the heritability of the big five traits, genetic factors exert considerable influence over personality, the idea that twins are similar due to them being raised the same way.