Comparing theories of development: Psycho-sexual theory of Sigmund Freud and psycho-social theory of Erik Erikson are two well known theories of development. Although they are influenced by Freud’s ideas, Erikson’s theory differs in an important measure of the first. Erikson, like Freud, believed that personality develops in a series of predetermined stages. Unlike the theory [...]

A Short History of Sigmund Freud Theory Freud’s Topographical Model Conscious Preconscious Unconscious Freudian Theory and the Structural Model Id Ego Superego The interplay between these structures is referred to as the psychodynamics of the personality. ID: The deep, unconscious part of personality.  Composed of biological, instinctual drives.  Innate (born with it)  Seeks immediate, indiscriminant [...]